Sierra Palms Homeowners Association v. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, et al.
Published: Feb. 27, 2016 | Result Date: Jan. 25, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC580891 Bench Decision – Defense
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Wayne S. Kreger
(Law Offices of Wayne S. Kreger PA)
Defendant
Bradford B. Kuhn
(Nossaman LLP)
Facts
Sierra Palms Homeowners Association filed an inverse condemnation action against Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority and Foothill Transit Constructors, for alleged damages to property in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Gold Line.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants' construction of the Gold Line extension from Pasadena to Montclair allegedly resulted in the diminution in property value. Plaintiff asserted a single cause of action for inverse condemnation.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Metro moved to strike plaintiff's complaint and filed a demurrer.
Result
The court sustained Metro's demurrer and granted Metro's motion to strike the entire complaint against the Gold Line. Foothill Transit's motion to strike and demurrer remained pending.
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