Long Island Homeowners Sue Hospital Over Construction Damage
CBS New YorkMay 7, 20252 min2,346 views
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- 🏠 Homeowners near Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip are suing the Catholic Health System and its contractors.
- 🏗️ They claim a $50 million hospital expansion project, involving improper equipment use, has caused significant vibrations and shock waves.
- 🔨 Alleged damages include cracked beams, split foundations, buckled floors, and sinking backsplashes.
Legal Action and Scope
- ⚖️ Attorney Scottnick represents 30 homeowners who have collectively estimated damages exceeding $10 million.
- ⚠️ Homeowners express concerns about the long-term structural integrity of their homes, citing multiple gas leaks and potential substructure issues.
Hospital's Response
- 🤝 Good Samaritan University Hospital states it has fostered a strong partnership and open dialogue with its neighbors.
- 🌊 Catholic Health attributes the claims solely to a FEMA-funded flood resiliency project.
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