The lawsuit was filed by Patrick E. Catalano on behalf of 19 homeowners in the area who were negatively impacted by the slide. Immediately thereafter, a legal order was obtained to prevent the sealing of sewer pipes involved in the lawsuit in order to preserve potential evidence. Patrick E. Catalano is referenced in the article.
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