Weston v Roberts
Jun 11, 2013OUTCOME: Settlement.
Farmer at scene of homestead fire assaulted by volunteer fireman, who then pressed assault charges against him. After acquittal, farmer sued fireman for violation of rights.
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OUTCOME: Settlement.
Farmer at scene of homestead fire assaulted by volunteer fireman, who then pressed assault charges against him. After acquittal, farmer sued fireman for violation of rights.
OUTCOME: Published opinion, six-figure settlement.
Ordinance officers repeatedly searched back yard without permission, warrant, or emergency to find misdemeanor ordinance violations.
OUTCOME: Jury verdict $400,000, then settlement
Grandmother who took in a friend on an emergency basis for no compensation was accused of being an unregistered landlord and padlocked out of her home without notice or a hearing.
OUTCOME: Settlement (amount confidential) and homeowners returned to home.
Retirees returned from Florida to find home condemned without notice, a hearing, or explanation.