A jury awarded the owners of a North Carolina paint and body shop $433,000 in an eminent domain case against the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The property owners were represented by Cranfill Sumner LLP attorney Jeremy Hopkins.
The trial concluded with a favorable verdict for the property owners, who initially rejected NCDOT’s offer of $41,775 for the taking of .062 acres of their property and an additional .067 acres in easement.
During the trial, evidence was presented to demonstrate that the NCDOT’s actions significantly impacted the property value. The jury sided with the property owners, awarding them the full amount sought, and the owners are now entitled to interest on the recovery. They will also seek reimbursement for certain costs and expenses related to the case.
The Land Condemnation and Eminent Domain Practice Group of Cranfill Sumner LLP has more than 50 years of combined experience defending the property rights of business owners, homeowners and landowners facing eminent domain. The team of attorneys, which is comprised of George Autry, Stephanie Autry, and Jeremy Hopkins, has experience receiving multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for landowners and property owners across North Carolina.
