Pocatello

Idaho Supreme Court Revives $21 Million Lawsuit Against Pocatello Over Land Access Controversy

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POCATELLO, Idaho — A recent ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court has revived a $21 million lawsuit against the city of Pocatello, alongside private developers involved in the Northgate project. This decision overturns a 2023 dismissal made by District Judge Robert C. Naftz, allowing the lawsuit filed by the Rupp family to move forward. The Supreme Court’s ruling indicated that Judge Naftz failed to adequately consider the city’s motions and did not permit the Rupp family the chance to present their counterarguments. The court expressed concern that the judge’s lack of thorough analysis could have … Read more

Idaho Supreme Court Revives $21 Million Land Dispute, Allowing Rupp Family’s Claims Against Pocatello to Move Forward

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POCATELLO, Idaho — A recent ruling by the Idaho Supreme Court has reopened a contentious $21 million lawsuit against the city of Pocatello and private developers tied to the Northgate project. This decision overturned a prior dismissal by District Judge Robert C. Naftz, who had ruled in favor of the city earlier this year. The Supreme Court’s decision enables a fresh examination of the Rupp family’s allegations that city officials and their development partners conspired to restrict the family’s access to land and reduce costs for water services. The court found fault with Judge Naftz’s … Read more