Real Property
Easement
Ouster
Gary Grossich, Ernest Grossich, et al. v. City of Colton, et al.
Published: Feb. 5, 2011 | Result Date: Oct. 25, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIVDS 917057 Bench Decision – $50,000
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David P. Colella
(Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick LLP)
Defendant
Christopher M. Pisano
(Best, Best & Krieger LLP)
Facts
Ernest Grossich squatted on two acres of abandoned land owned by Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
The City of Colton, which leased the land from the railroad, filed suit against Grossich seeking an ouster.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Grossich alleged that he had the rights to the easement after living there for decades.
Result
The court allowed Grossich to stay on the property, but ordered him to pay $50,000 in damages.
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