BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—Just several weeks after the bridge collapse on Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner attorney Christopher Biering has filed a lawsuit on behalf of approximately 3,000 people who say they continue to incur losses and damages as a result of a portion of the bridge being gone.
The lawsuit holds CSX completely responsible for the April 28th bridge collapse. According to the lawsuit, multiple cars belonging to CSX derailed from the train, colliding with and destroying the bridge.
“The derailment was caused by Defendant’s negligent operation and maintenance of the train, defects in the operation and maintenance of the train, defects in the operation and maintenance of the Defendant’s track system, and/or defects in operation, maintenance or inspection of one or more of the cars,” sites the lawsuit.
The residents named in the case say they utilize the bridge regularly to go to their jobs, to go to school, to shop and to take part in recreational activities. Because no one has access to the bridge at the moment, the residents say they must now travel additional distances, spend additional money for travel, lose time from family and lose time from pursuing their own personal interests and enjoyments in life.
The lawsuit adds that these residents have suffered anxiety, hardship, damages, losses and many expenses because of the bridge collapse.
It also states that CSX either knew or should have known that its actions or lack thereof would result in hard to the residents—unless reasonable care was exercised.
The lawsuit was filed on May 15th inside Berkeley County’s Court of Common Pleas.
According Biering, a potential class action lawsuit is pending certification.
More information can be found on the attorney’s website by clicking here
According to SCDOT, The cost to replace the bridge is approximately $2 million and it’s expected to take less than 180 days to reopen the bridge to traffic.
Prior Stories:
SCDOT announces replacement plan for Cypress Gardens Road bridge
Bridge detour and repairs a “top priority” for Berkeley County, SCDOT
Cypress Gardens open to visitors, detour in effect
Bridge collapses on train, causes derailment on Cypress Gardens Road
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