Eminent Domain Abuse: The Blight Stigma in Lakewood, Ohio
Jim and JoAnn Saleet moved to Lakewood, Ohio, in 1965. Their dream home was perched in a cozy working-class neighborhood, known as the West End, overlooking beautiful valley views. Decades later, city officials sought to stave off a purported exodus, create jobs, and increase the city’s tax base. In 2003, the Lakewood city council approved … Continue reading “Eminent Domain Abuse: The Blight Stigma in Lakewood, Ohio”
Sever Storey Chesapeake Bypass Project Still on the Radar
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will apply for $65 million, the funding necessary to complete the Chesapeake Bypass. The Chesapeake Bypass has been on the radar of development leaders for the past 25 years. ODOT has already acquired 14 parcels, 11 of which had homes on them, and has spent approximately $1,578,805. … Continue reading “Chesapeake Bypass Project Still on the Radar”
Sever Storey Landowner Pushing Back Against ATEX Express Pipeline
A Licking County landowner, with the help of a non-profit legal aid society, is taking a stand against Enterprise Liquid Pipeline. The company wants to purchase his land for the ATEX Express pipeline, which will go from Ohio to the Gulf Coast. When the landowner said no, Enterprise threatened to use eminent domain to take … Continue reading “Landowner Pushing Back Against ATEX Express Pipeline”
Sever Storey Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Part 2
Thanks again to Martyn Daniel eminent domain relocation specialist for the following. Martyn can be reached at www.martyndanielllc.com or 425-398-5708. FEDERAL RELOCATION GUIDELINES for EMINENT DOMAIN (SUMMARY) Fixed Payments: Maximum $20,000 OR (you can itemize) Moving (no maximum amount with one exception):1. Transportation of personal property2. Packing, crating, unpacking, uncrating of personal property3. Disconnecting, dismantling, removing, … Continue reading “Eminent Domain and Business Relocation Part 2”
Sever Storey Business Relocation Often Fails Without Crucial Advice
Eminent domain landowner attorneys at Sever Storey were recently treated to an exclusive presentation by eminent domain business relocation specialist Martyn Daniel from MartynDaniel, LLC. Here is some Q and A from our meeting: Q: Do business fail a lot in relocation? A: Absolutely. A national study indicated that failure rates of business who are … Continue reading “Business Relocation Often Fails Without Crucial Advice”
Sever Storey States Move to Limit Eminent Domain
STATES LOOKING TO LIMIT POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN Recent legislative activity in a handful of states is moving in common direction. Representatives from multiple states are fighting to limit the power to exercise the use of eminent domain in the States of North Carolina, Arkansas, Montana and Idaho. As we have noted in a previous … Continue reading “States Move to Limit Eminent Domain”
Sever Storey The Government Took My Water!
This blog post is to alert landowners that have recently had a new highway placed on their property or nearby their property to pay close attention to water loss issues. It has been reported to our firm that several individuals have experienced water loss from their acquifers due to construction of the I-69 and Hoosier … Continue reading “The Government Took My Water!”
Sever Storey I-75 Seminar in Cincinnati a Success
Tuesday January 29th the eminent domain attorneys at Sever Storey, LLP hosted an informational seminar for landowners affected by the I-75 Thru the Valley project in Hamilton County, Ohio. Attendance was good with approximately 15 landowners attending. Attorney George Padgitt presented information regarding the project, the eminent domain process, and compensation to the attendees and … Continue reading “I-75 Seminar in Cincinnati a Success”
Sever Storey Case Study: Powerlines
The following is a case study of a powerline taking. The eminent domain attorneys at Sever Storey represented the landowners in this case. This case study is intended to provide an example of the positive value a condemnation attorney can add to a landowners case when faced with eminent domain. S****** Case Study Case Instituted: … Continue reading “Case Study: Powerlines”
Sever Storey Sever Storey Recent Results
Sever Storey is an eminent domain and condemnation law firm serving landowners in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and North Carolina. The following are recent results for Sever Storey clients: State of Indiana v. Client, State Offer was $49,645, case resolved for $115,000.00 In this case the State was taking land to install a highway on the … Continue reading “Sever Storey Recent Results”
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