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Couple Sues Environment Agency for £4.5M Over Flood Damage

3/24/2026

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Roger and Suzanne Brookhouse sue the Environment Agency for £4.5 million over damp at The King's Lodging, a Tudor residence in Sandwich, England, claiming flood defense work raised groundwater levels.
The Environment Agency acknowledges liability, contending the compensation amount exceeds the property's estimated value of £1.9 million.
A previous ruling confirmed the agency's work caused the damage.
The trial focuses on the compensation amount, with the agency suggesting repairs could suffice instead of a payout.

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Roger and Suzanne Brookhouse sue the Environment Agency for £4.5 million over damp at The King's Lodging, a Tudor residence in Sandwich, England, claiming flood defense work raised groundwater levels.
The Environment Agency acknowledges liability, contending the compensation amount exceeds the property's estimated value of £1.9 million.
A previous ruling confirmed the agency's work caused the damage.
The trial focuses on the compensation amount, with the agency suggesting repairs could suffice instead of a payout.