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Town of Branford, Connecticut v. Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr., Frank Perrotti, Jr. and New England Estates
Date: 09-14-2007
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: William T. Cremins, Jr.
Court: Superior Court, Hartford County, Connecticut
Plaintiff's Attorney:
James Bergenn of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, Hartford, Connecticut
Defendant's Attorney:
Kerry Callahan of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C., Hartford, Connecticut
The Town of Branford decided that it did not want Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr., Frank Perrotti, Jr. and New England Estates to develop land owned by them near the town landfill so it filed a condemnation action seeking to acquire the 77 acre property by eminent domain in 2004. Branford took the land, located next to the town's landfill, to protect the health and safety of future residents and to protect the town from liability.
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What was the outcome of Town of Branford, Connecticut v. Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr...?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs verdict including NEE for $12. 4 million in lost profits and investment costs, the jury also awarded Santa Barbara and Perrotti $340,000 for fees they would have earned had the developer's option to buy the land for $4.7 million taken place.
Which court heard Town of Branford, Connecticut v. Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr...?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Hartford County, Connecticut, CT. The presiding judge was William T. Cremins, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in Town of Branford, Connecticut v. Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr...?
Plaintiff's attorney: James Bergenn of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, Hartford, Connecticut. Defendant's attorney: Kerry Callahan of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C., Hartford, Connecticut.
When was Town of Branford, Connecticut v. Thomas Santa Barbara, Jr... decided?
This case was decided on September 14, 2007.