Ocean County Beach Association Wins $4.7 Million in Landmark Beach Replenishment Lawsuit
Toms River, NJ — In a landmark decision that marks a significant stance on environmental and property rights issues, an Ocean County jury awarded a local beach association $4.7 million in a case centered around beach replenishment. The verdict was handed down after protracted legal proceedings that highlighted the tension between public environmental initiatives and private landowner interests. The lawsuit stemmed from a dispute involving the local government’s effort to carry out a beach replenishment project intended to combat erosion and buffer against future storms. The Midway Beach Condominium Association, a collective of homeowners from … Read more