Second group of January flood victims sues city of San Diego NBC 7 San Diego [Video]

Another group of victims of the historic January floods is suing the city of San Diego.

This comes as many people are still struggling to get back into their homes. The group is asking for between $50 million and $100 million to repair the badly-damaged homes. The lawsuit alleges neglect.

Two firms — Aguirre & Severson, LLP and Gomez Trial Attorneys — are representing more than two dozen victims in the lawsuit. They allege the city knowingly neglected the Chollas Creek Watershed, pretended to maintain the storm drain system since 2012 and even used earmarked money to purchase 101 Ash Street.

“Not only did they not take the money that they already actually set aside for the maintenance, but they also actually diverted it to go pay for a building that they couldn’t use that bailed out some of the mayor’s most important supporters,” Aguirre said.

Flood waters decimated too many homes to count …