Cork floods ruling: Victims advised to act quickly

Victims of the 2009 Cork flood who are considering legal action in the wake of a landmark ruling against the ESB have been advised to move quickly ahead of a November deadline.

“There is a six-year statute of limitations on bringing claims for compensation arising out of flooding incidents such as this,” said Sinéad Carroll of Ernest J Cantillons Solicitors.

“The flooding in Cork took place on November 19, 2009, which means the time expires next month.