Laval flooding victims told by city to seek compensation from contractor

After a messy water main break flooded 35 homes on Bédard Street in Laval’s Vimont district, residents were told by city officials they have until Nov. 10 to file for compensation from the contractor – instead of the local government.

On Tuesday, May 10, as much as five feet of water and raw sewage gushed into basements and garages when workers building a sound barrier along Highway 440 hit a pipe.

READ MORE: Displaced Laval resident says city ‘needs to take responsibility’ after water main break

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About 75 residents had to be evacuated.

Some residents, like Guy Boisjoli, have since moved back in.

He said he’s disappointed the city has not done more to help.

READ MORE: Laval water main break causes flooding, evacuations

“It’s not the fault of residents…even if the city pursues the contractor, the city should reimburse residents because they have no other options.”

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Boisjoli said he was insured at the time of the flood, but some of his neighbours were not.