Harrisburg

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

Teen Awarded $1.5 Million by Harrisburg Jury After Being Hit by Car

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Harrisburg, PA – A Pennsylvania jury has awarded $1.5 million to a teenager who was severely injured after being struck by a car. The decision came late Wednesday following a contentious trial that spotlighted issues of road safety and driver negligence. The plaintiff, a 17-year-old high school student whose identity has been withheld due to her age, sustained considerable injuries in the incident, which took place while she was walking home from school. The collision caused multiple fractures and necessitated several surgeries, profoundly impacting her quality of life and academic performance. Representatives for the teen … Read more