Optometrist settles with Lowell over eminent domain taking
“ather than relocate, an optometrist operating in the building expected to be taken by eminent domain for the Lowell High School project will retire, according to city officials. The city reached an agreement with…
Couple wins eminent domain case against VDOT – $3,133,130 verdict
“A Botetourt County jury entered a verdict ordering the Virginia Department of Transportation to pay $3.13 million to a couple whose land was condemned for highway purposes. VDOT took seven acres of Bland and Betty…
Fargo city leaders vote for last-minute negotiations in eminent domain lawsuit
“Fargo city leaders voted Thursday to try to negotiate their way out of their eminent domain lawsuit against a landowner. After meeting in executive session, Fargo City Commissioners Mike Williams and Dave Piepkorn voted with…
Sacramento Kings will pay $12 million for former Macy’s property under court settlement
“Clearing what had become a prolonged legal hurdle in the effort to construct a new sports arena in downtown Sacramento, an eminent domain case arguing the value of the former Macy’s men’s store at the…
A primer for the Bert Harris Jr. Property Rights Act
“History The Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act was passed by the Florida Legislature in 1995. It provides a means for a civil action against a local government if a private property…
Utility authority should pay family for using land
“A jury has ordered the Harrison County Utility Authority to pay a South Mississippi woman and her son $30,000 in an eminent domain case. The Walker family sued the utility authority claiming the group took…
Wastewater project scrapped after Watchdog reader balks
“Ginger Harry of Knoxville was so happy about the news she received Friday that she dashed home to start baking Christmas cookies. The news: The Central Iowa Water Association had lost its authority to take…
Haverstraw loses $6M waterfront eminent domain case
“A property owner who won a decade-long eminent domain case says the village has yet to pay him the more than $6 million he’s owed. But the mayor counters that the developer who put up…
Appeals court upholds award for $1.3 million
“After four years of legal battles, James Taylor, owner of the US Bank property at 833 S. State St., is one step closer to a $1.3 million check from the city. As part of its…
Devils Lake to pay $1.7 million in eminent domain case
“The city of Devils Lake is paying more than $1.7 million to Mertens Farms in an eminent domain settlement over land the city acquired for its flood protection project.” read the entire article Forum News…