Eviction

Oklahoma Family Awarded Nearly $3 Million by Jury After Forced Eviction for Kickapoo Turnpike

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Luther, Oklahoma – A jury in Oklahoma has awarded a substantial compensation to a family who was forced to vacate their home to make way for the construction of the Kickapoo Turnpike. The Brewer family, who believed they were not offered a fair deal, received a unanimous verdict in their favor. In 2018, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority filed a lawsuit to acquire the Brewer’s home and acreage near Harrah. Last week, the jury ruled in favor of the family and awarded them nearly $3 million as compensation. As a result of the construction, the family’s … Read more

MyPillow Faces Eviction as Landlord Demands Over $200,000 in Unpaid Rent

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MyPillow, the Minnesota-based pillow giant, is facing eviction from one of its manufacturing facilities due to unpaid rent. The landlord has taken legal action, claiming that MyPillow has failed to pay over $200,000 in rent over the past two months. According to court filings, the company has received multiple default notices since September. The eviction notice states that MyPillow owes Delaware-based First Industrial, L.P. more than $217,000 for rent and other charges related to the facility located in Shakopee. In a hearing in eviction court, the landlord’s attorney, Sara Filo, expressed that MyPillow has essentially … Read more

Jury Prepares to Decide Fate of Parody Twitter Fiasco Between Feuding Eviction Lawyers

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LOS ANGELES – A legal battle between two eviction lawyers over a parody Twitter account has now reached the jury stage. The dispute, which centers on a fictional account impersonating a prominent Los Angeles law firm, has attracted significant attention in recent months. The case revolves around the parody Twitter handle, which uses the name of a recognized eviction attorney and pokes fun at their profession. The defendant in the lawsuit, a fellow eviction lawyer, stands accused of defamation for creating and maintaining the account. During the trial, the plaintiff argued that the parody account … Read more

San Diego Renters Gain New Protections: Landlords Limited on Security Deposits and Eviction Rules Tightened

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San Diego renters have gained new protections this year, which have caused a stir in the real estate industry. The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors was informed about these new laws at an event held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. During the event, Gov Hutchinson, assistant general counsel for the California Association, discussed the potential challenges that real estate agents may face when assisting clients interested in renting properties. While the focus was on the perspective of landlords, renters are also paying close attention to these changes. Rafael Bautista, director of the San … Read more