A court decision by a Houston attorney, Jack McGhee, has been made regarding compensation for homeowners impacted by Hurricane Harvey. McGhee and his clients have been representing clients whose homes flooded downstream from the Addicks and Barker reservoirs. They estimate that nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were affected after the federal government released water. The judge ruled against the government, stating that homeowners' property was affected and they did not receive any payment. This decision could potentially set a national precedent for future flooding events.