Trespass

Newport City Council Settles ACLU Lawsuit Over Controversial Trespass Order, Upholding Public Access Rights

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NEWPORT, Vt. — The Newport City Council has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving a former city employee, Andrew Cappello, who faced a controversial no trespass order issued in August 2021. The order prohibited Cappello from accessing city property for a year, a decision that raised significant legal and civil rights concerns. Cappello was employed by the City of Newport from 2009 until his resignation in June 2021, where he served in various capacities within the parks and recreation department. Tensions escalated between him and the Public Works Director, Tom Bernier, eventually leading to … Read more

Stone County Residents Unite in Class Action Lawsuit Over Utility’s Alleged Fiber Cable Trespass

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STONE COUNTY, Mo. — A group of residents has initiated a class action lawsuit against a utility company, alleging that the company’s fiber optic cables are unlawfully located on private property. The complaint has raised concerns over property rights and compensation for land use. According to the lawsuit, filed in the Missouri state court, the plaintiffs claim that the utility company installed its fiber cables without acquiring proper easements or permissions from property owners. The affected residents argue that this unauthorized use of land not only encroaches on their private property but also diminishes the … Read more

Massachusetts Couple Wins $360K in Property Dispute After Years of Trespass and Harassment

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Huntington, Massachusetts – For seven years, David and Lori Baillargeon, a couple from the tranquil hilltown of Huntington, found their peace disrupted by ongoing disputes over property boundaries with their neighbor. The Baillargeons, who have lived on their spacious 86-acre property since 1979, watched as their neighbor allegedly encroached upon their land, cutting down trees and disregarding the clearly marked borders. The situation escalated over the years, leading the couple to file a lawsuit in 2021 when personal attempts to resolve the matter and the involvement of local law enforcement proved futile. Representing themselves in … Read more

Toxic Trespass: Multiple Lawsuits Target Contractor Over U.S.-Mexico Border Sewage Crisis

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San Diego, CA — Four lawsuits have now been filed against Veolia Water West, the contractor responsible for operating the federal sewage treatment plant near the U.S.-Mexico border. The suits allege mismanagement by the company and its manager, Mark Wippler, leading to severe pollution issues in the Tijuana River. The Frantz Law Group initiated a mass tort lawsuit last month, accusing Veolia of illegal chemical discharges into the river, which allegedly failed to comply with the mandates of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. This lawsuit, together with a similar legal action by … Read more