McGonigle Law is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Residents, Businesses, and Property Owners Impacted by the West Hollywood Water Main Break

On July 16, 2026, a catastrophic water main rupture beneath Sunset Boulevard near Holloway Drive sent millions of gallons of water rushing through West Hollywood, flooding streets, apartment buildings, businesses, parking garages, and vehicles. The rupture also created a massive sinkhole that forced the closure of Sunset Boulevard and surrounding streets for several days while emergency crews worked to stabilize the area and repair the damaged pipeline. 

If your home, apartment, condominium, business, vehicle, or other property suffered damage because of this incident, you may be entitled to compensation.

McGonigle Law is investigating claims against the responsible public entities on behalf of individuals and businesses affected by the disaster.

Call (800) 713-5260 today for a free consultation.

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What Happened?

According to public reports, the rupture occurred during the early morning hours of July 16, 2026, when a 36-inch LADWP water transmission main, originally installed around 1916, failed beneath Sunset Boulevard.

The break released approximately 17 million gallons of water, making it one of the most significant water main failures Los Angeles has experienced in years. Floodwaters quickly overwhelmed nearby streets, underground parking garages, apartment buildings, restaurants, retail businesses, and vehicles. The force of the water also caused a large sinkhole to form near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive. 

Aging Infrastructure Raises Serious Questions

City officials have publicly acknowledged the extraordinary age of the pipeline.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated during a press conference: "This is one of the challenges when our infrastructure is so old."

Reports indicate the ruptured water main had been in service for more than 100 years, raising questions about infrastructure maintenance, inspection practices, and whether the failure could have been prevented. 

Who May Have a Claim?

You may have legal rights if you experienced:

• Flood damage to your apartment, condominium, or home
• Damage to personal belongings
• Vehicle damage
• Damage to underground parking garages
• Business interruption
• Lost income
• Property cleanup expenses
• Temporary relocation costs
• Water intrusion and structural damage
• Other financial losses related to the flooding

Both residents and business owners may be eligible to pursue compensation depending on the circumstances.

Businesses May Have Significant Losses

Numerous businesses near the Sunset Strip were forced to close following the flooding.

Business owners may have experienced:

• Lost revenue
• Property damage
• Equipment damage
• Inventory loss
• Cleanup expenses
• Employee disruptions
• Customer cancellations

Depending upon the facts, California law may allow businesses to recover these losses through claims against responsible public entities.

Property Owners and Tenants Both May Be Eligible

Many affected buildings include luxury apartment complexes, mixed-use developments, and commercial properties.

Potential claims may involve:

• Apartment tenants
• Condominium owners
• Commercial tenants
• Retail businesses
• Property owners
• Vehicle owners

Each claim is unique and should be evaluated individually.

Government Claims Have Strict Deadlines

Claims involving public entities—including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and other governmental agencies—often involve strict notice requirements and short filing deadlines.

Waiting too long could affect your ability to pursue compensation.

If you believe your property was damaged in the July 16, 2026 West Hollywood water main break, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Why Choose McGonigle Law?

McGonigle Law has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in complex litigation involving:

• Mass tort litigation
• Class actions
• Catastrophic property damage
• Utility negligence
• Government liability claims
• Complex civil litigation

Our attorneys understand the challenges that arise after large-scale disasters and work to help clients pursue the compensation they deserve.

Contact McGonigle Law Today

If your home, apartment, business, or vehicle suffered damage as a result of the West Hollywood water main break and sinkhole, we would like to hear your story.

Our attorneys are currently evaluating potential claims arising from this incident.

Call McGonigle Law today at (800) 713-5260 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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