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Dauphin County Jury Awards Former Harrisburg Dealership Owners $1.3 Million in Eminent Domain Case

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A jury in Dauphin County recently ruled that the former owners of a car dealership are owed approximately $1.3 million in additional compensation following the city’s seizure of their property via eminent domain in 2019. This decision adds a significant financial burden to the city, which originally paid the dealership owners a lesser sum during the property acquisition process. The jury reached its conclusion on Thursday, determining that the city’s compensation did not accurately reflect the value of the property at the time of the seizure. Eminent domain is often utilized by … Read more

Midwest Pipeline Project Faces Backlash Over Eminent Domain Lawsuits in South Dakota

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MANSFIELD, S.D. — A proposed pipeline project meant to transport carbon dioxide emissions from ethanol plants across five Midwest states to underground storage in North Dakota has sparked significant legal and political controversy. The undertaking, spearheaded by Summit Carbon Solutions, has entailed numerous lawsuits against landowners, particularly in South Dakota, where resistance has escalated to government action to restrict the company’s legal recourse. The heart of the issue lies in the method of acquiring land for the project through eminent domain, a legal principle that allows for the appropriation of private property, albeit with compensation. … Read more