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A Long Beach, Mississippi woman is suing the Port of Gulfport, State Port Authority, Mississippi Development Corp. and several companies involved in shipping, because a cargo container allegedly washed up and destroyed her house during Hurricane Katrina. 
 
The plaintiff says the risks were known because of events during previous hurricanes and that the disaster plan at the port was inadequate. 
 

$3M suit blames hurricane plan

Jackson Clarion Ledger - 6/3/2006 6:51 AM

A Long Beach woman who says her home was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina by shipping containers and other unsecured port equipment has sued the Port of Gulfport and five companies.
 
Charlotte Williams' lawsuit seeks compensatory damages of at least $2 million and punitive damages of more than $1 million. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Harrison County Circuit Court
 
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