Mundy v. United States

OPINION

MARGOLIS, Judge.

This takings case is before the court on the defendant’s motion for summary-judgment. As part of its flood control efforts, the United States Army Corps of Engineers impounds and periodically releases water from the Gathrig'ht Dam, 38 miles upstream of the plaintiffs’ property. The plaintiffs allege that the actions of the Corps of Engineers flood the plaintiffs’ low-water bridge over the Jackson River, rendering their property inaccessible during the periods of flooding, and diminishing the value of the property. Therefore, the plaintiffs argue that they are entitled…