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Fifth Circuit Reverses Lower Court, Upholds City of Mansfield's Denial of Megatel's Zoning Request
This case involves a dispute between Megatel, a real estate developer, and the City of Mansfield regarding a proposed residential development. Megatel sought to develop a large tract of land, but the ...
Appellate Court Reverses Default Judgment Against City of Harvey, Citing Meritorious Defense and Good Cause
This case involves a dispute between Hinton-Goodwin, a former employee of the City of Harvey, and the City itself. Hinton-Goodwin sued the City, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated and that th...
Town of Nolensville's Denial of Rezoning Request Upheld by Appeals Court
This case involves a dispute between CCD Oldsmith Henry, LLC (the developer) and the Town of Nolensville regarding a proposed residential development. The developer sought to build 100 homes on a 30-a...
Washington Supreme Court Certifies Some, But Not All, Recall Charges Against Connell Mayor Clouse
This case involves a petition to recall Mayor Clouse of the City of Connell. The petitioners, residents of Connell, alleged several grounds for recall, including that Mayor Clouse failed to adequately...
Town Breached Contract by Early Termination of Tax Collector, but Collector Not Entitled to Full Commission
This case involves a dispute over property taxes. Torrington Tax Collector, LLC (the "Tax Collector") was hired by the Town of Torrington to collect delinquent property taxes. The Tax Collector entere...
City of North Charleston Wins Dispute Over Park Ownership
This case involves a dispute between the City of Charleston and the City of North Charleston over the ownership and control of a public park, "Park Name." The City of Charleston argued that it had acq...
City of Houston's 'Clean Hands' Ordinance Upheld Against Business Challenges
This case involves a dispute between several businesses (4 Families of Hobby, LLC, 4 Families of Houston, LLC, and Pappas Restaurants, Inc.) and the City of Houston, Texas. The businesses challenged t...
Court Rules in Favor of City of New York in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Mr. Douglas, and the City of New York. Mr. Douglas alleged that he was wrongfully terminated from his position. The core of his claim was that t...
Landfill expansion not a new 'use' subject to town zoning
Matter of Seneca Meadows, Inc. v. Town of Seneca Falls, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Town of Seneca Falls sought to impose zoning...
City of Los Angeles Wins Case Against Police Union Over Disability Benefits
This case involves a dispute between the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), a union representing police officers, and the City of Los Angeles. The LAPPL sued the City, alleging that the Cit...
Ohio Supreme Court: City Lacks Standing to Challenge Election Results
State ex rel. Nelsonville v. Athens Cty. Bd. of Elections, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a ...
School district land leased to private entity is taxable
Matter of Farmingdale Union Free Sch. Dist. v. Town of Babylon, decided by New York Appellate Division on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the proper classifi...
Missouri Supreme Court rules city cannot collect sales tax from businesses on federal land
This case involves a dispute between the City of Normandy and the Governor of Missouri regarding the city's ability to collect sales taxes from businesses operating on federal land within its boundari...