Allentown business owner claims city lowballed her in eminent domain case because she’s a woman
“The president of a Lehigh County company claims Allentown has not given her fair market value for a number of city properties slated for eminent domain for the American Parkway expansion project because of her…
Allentown officials accused of sexual discrimination during eminent domain proceedings
“The owner of a Lehigh County contracting company seeks more than $1 million in relief from the city of Allentown and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, claiming sexual discrimination prevented her from receiving fair market…
Eminent domain costs exceed county offers
“Just one of the 21 eminent domain cases filed by Delaware County in 2012 to acquire the land necessary to complete Sawmill Parkway remains open. The property will allow the county to extend the roadway…
Jury deliberations in eminent domain trial could begin today
“Jury deliberations are expected to begin this afternoon in the eminent domain trial between plaintiffs Tim and Annette Bice and the defendant, the city of Clinton. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Michael McCarthy, and the city’s attorney,…
Bloomfield Renews Eminent Domain Effort
“The town has notified the new owner of 30 Southwood Road that it is interested in acquiring the property, and is willing to do so through eminent domain if necessary. This time the town has…
Terms Of Eminent Domain Claim Unfair
“The town of Bloomfield is attempting to claim seven acres of land previously owned by Harry Sawyer through eminent domain [May 26, Connecticut, “Town’s Eminent Domain Push Stalled”]. A primary legal requirement for such a…
Former Windham landowner awarded $13.5m in eminent domain case
“A former Windham landowner offered $3.97 million for his land by the state was awarded $13.5 million by a Rockingham County Superior Court jury for a parcel taken by eminent domain for the Interstate 93…
Retiree’s life-long home is being demolished to make way for Miami highway
“The life-long home of an 80-year-old retired elementary school teacher is being demolished to make way for a big highway expansion project in Miami. Benjamin Brown says in the Miami Herald that he never lived…
Homeowners can challenge eminent domain compensation
“Q: My state government has plans to expand our rapid transit railway system, and many of us are concerned that they will take our houses to complete the project. What is the law on this?…
Tigard cemetery wins lawsuit against Beaverton schools
“The Beaverton School District lost a $6.7 million lawsuit against a Tigard cemetery, ending a yearlong legal battle over the property it planned to purchase to build a new high school. Crescent Grove Cemetery has…