Norfolk company’s eminent domain trial postponed
“The Supreme Court last week agreed to hear the case of the housing agency versus PKO Ventures. The trial deals with the use of eminent domain in the handling of redevelopment near Old Dominion University….
Norfolk agency won’t postpone eminent domain trial
“The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority has turned down a request to postpone next week’s high-profile eminent domain case, even though the state Supreme Court could soon rule on another suit that makes that trial…
Govt. overreaching on eminent domain, free speech
“But Old Dominion University is nearby and covetous. It wants the land on which Central Radio sits, and through ODU’s Real Estate Foundation is well along toward seizing it by inciting the city government to…
Pushing the envelope on eminent domain
“Founded in 1934, Central Radio maintains communication, sonar and camera equipment on vessels at Norfolk Naval Station. The business is located in a building designed for its needs near the waterfront. Company Vice President Kelly…
Change in eminent domain law could costs localities money
“A change took place on Jan. 1 that could cost local jurisdictions money in the future if they have the need to acquire property though eminent domain. A constitutional amendment passed in November says localities…
Eminent domain amendment passes; local businesses continue land seizure battles
“In the November (2012) election, Virginia voters widely agreed to give property owners more rights against eminent domain. The amendment to the state constitution bars property from being taken for private gain, private benefit, private…
Norva Plastics wins big in eminent domain
“Old Dominion University wants to use the property where Norva Plastics is located on Killiam Avenue to redevelop and expand campus. At first, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority offered $2,080,000 for the property on…
Norva Plastics wins eminent domain fight over value
“A jury delivered Norva Plastics a big victory Wednesday, awarding the 70-year-old company a multimillion-dollar payout and delivering yet another blow to city leaders in the ongoing fight over eminent domain. Norva, located on Killam…
Henrico loses eminent domain dispute with property owner
“A Henrico Circuit Court jury awarded Emily Sterling $236,750 in the case, agreeing with her claim that the county’s offer of $126,000 for the property at the northwest corner of the intersection of North Gayton…
Hyattsville using eminent domain to redevelop Route 1 corridor
“Two lawsuits filed on Oct. 22 with the Prince George’s County Circuit Court seek to condemn the two properties across the street from each other which are the site of two auto repair shops, D&E…