Tangipahoa Parish District Judge Jeff Johnson approved a fourth distribution of settlement funds in the class action case Boudreaux v. Louisiana Department of Transportation, filed by victims of the 1983 Tangipahoa Parish flood.

The suit alleged that the state transportation department caused the devastating inundation with the construction the Interstate 12 bridge, which disturbed the Tangipahoa River's natural flood plain. More than 1,240 victims, 400 families and 96 businesses were harmed in the flood.

An announcement from the attorney Greg Murphy applauded the judge's decision, calling the outcome "exceptionally rare" in a class action case.

"Judge John's decision to approve a fourth round of payments demonstrates both innovative management and an unwavering dedication to ensuring t

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