Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans have sued Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and his charity group, the Make It Right Foundation, in a new lawsuit. The lawsuit filed by affected homeowners states that the homes constructed by the group were of inferior quality and full of defects, rendering many residents in unsafe living conditions. The court case has now escalated as the victims demand justice for the alleged failures of the housing initiative.
Court Ruling In Favor Of Homeowners
In a huge legal win for the homeowners, a district court has ordered Make It Right to hand over key documents concerning the building and management of the housing development. The decision is expected to shed light on the question of whether negligence or mismanagement contributed to the project’s collapse. This decision is a major blow for Brad Pitt and his foundation.
Charges Against Brad Pitt
The plaintiffs, who are represented by Ron Austin Law, argue that Pitt and the foundation are liable for the substandard quality of construction, which has resulted in serious structural defects, mold issues and other dangers.
Background Of The Make It Right Foundation
Brad Pitt launched the Make It Right Foundation in 2007 with a mission to rebuild houses for low-income homeowners in New Orleans, which was one of the cities severely affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The project was lauded for its emphasis on green and sustainable homes, but several homeowners have complained of houses being catastrophic and structural failures.
Brad Pitt Seeks To Avoid Deposition Amid Legal Battle
According to the US Sun, Brad Pitt has been trying to avoid giving a deposition in the ongoing case related to his Make It Right Foundation. His lawyers claimed that going for the deposition would disrupt his hectic schedule of his films.
With the court ruling in their favor, the plaintiffs are now pushing forward with their case. If the lawsuit succeeds, Pitt and his foundation could be held financially accountable for the damages suffered by homeowners
