City of Linden v. Benedict Motel Corp.
A Union County jury awarded $2 million to a motel seeking compensation from the city of Linden for taking land for a road-widening project. The city originally offered $115,000 but the motel objected on grounds the land was used for 15 parking spaces and the loss would substantially diminish the property value.
Additional condemnation verdicts and settlements from Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart.
Amtrak v. Weehawken Property Owner
A Weehawken waterfront parcel was sold to Amtrak for $60 million after an eminent domain settlement secured by Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart — one of the largest condemnation settlements in New Jersey history.
Jersey City Redevelopment Authority v. Kerrigan
A Hudson County jury awarded $18.6 million to the owner of 3.4 waterfront acres taken by the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority for a high-rise project. The authority offered $1.25 million,...
New Jersey School Construction v. Ruggiero Seafood Co.
The New Jersey School Construction Co., a state fund that finances school development in urban districts under Abbott v. Burke, paid $5.15 million for a Newark seafood plant to build...