Family asks City of Tallahassee for money after home was filled with sewage

  • Raw sewage came through the pipes of the Williams’ family home and caused $363,000 in damage.
  • The family continues to push the city for compensation five months later, but the city says they can only give them $200,000.
  • Watch the video to find out why they say they can’t give them more:

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Imagine sewage coming out of your sink.

That’s what one Northeast Tallahassee family said happened to them.

I told you in May about the sewage that entered the Williams family home.

Mayor John Dailey said at the August commission meeting that the city has taken responsibility for the issue but they won’t cover the whole cost.

Tara and Brad Williams said a living nightmare began on April 11th when sewage came out of their pipes and into their home.

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“This has been the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone,” Tara said.

Their home is severely damaged and considered a bio-hazard.

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