The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has ruled that a person whose home was damaged by the flooding of Mud Lake two years ago can begin the process of a Class Action against both Nalcor and the provincial government.
People in the community believe that Muskrat Falls either contributed to or caused the massive flood of May 16 and 17, 2017 which caused significant property damage and led to the evacuation of dozens of people. Seventy-four people registered at the emergency centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Nalcor hired an expert to do an assessment, and denied any responsibility for the flood.
Justice Gillian D. Butler concluded that John Chiasson of Mud Lake met the conditions required to begin a Class Action against both the Crown Corporation and its owner, the provincial government.