A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill

A Virginia boater is suing DC Water, saying its negligence led to a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River. The class action complaint, filed Friday, argues the utility failed to keep its Potomac Interceptor pipe in a safe condition. The lawsuit targets damage tied to the January pipe collapse and spill. The plaintiff seeks compensation for property owners, boaters, and businesses that lost use and enjoyment of the river. DC Water says the pipe, installed in the 1960s, was deteriorating. Officials say they are still assessing the rupture’s cause. The suit does not name a dollar amount.