City of Lathrop v. Laro Coal and Iron California Co. Inc.
Published: Feb. 10, 2004 | Result Date: Jun. 25, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV017421 Verdict – $527,298
Judge
Court
San Joaquin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Paul N. "Pete" McCloskey
(Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
James G. Palmer
(technical)
Defendant
Todd Johnson
(technical)
Facts
The City of Lathrop brought an eminent domain action to take 4.22 acres of Laro Coal and Iron's 23-acre property. This included establishing a temporary easement over the remainder in an effort to relocate personal property located on the land taken. Laro's property was zoned CS (commercial services). This allowed for commercial or industrial uses.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $783,300; the defendant offered $625,000
Damages
Lathrop's appraiser asserted that total just compensation was approximately $480,000. Laro's appraiser asserted that total just compensation was $1,132,500 including $345,000 in severance damages.
Result
$527,298
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
10-2, 11-1, 12-0
Length
five days
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