- The North Carolina Department of Transportation warns of “immense” consequences and “billions of dollars of liability” if a Mecklenburg County trial court ruling sets a precedent in disputes involving easements.
- DOT is asking the North Carolina Court of Appeals to reverse the trial judge’s decision in the department’s lawsuit against Indian Trail Plaza LLC.
- The department argues that its taking of a 0.14-acre easement has a minimal impact on the value of a 4-acre property. The trial court’s order would require DOT to pay for the value of the entire property.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation predicts “immense” consequences if a trial court’s decision stands in a dispute over a Mecklenburg County property easement.
DOT is asking the North Carolina Court of Appeals to reverse the trial judge’s ruling in the department’s lawsuit against defendant Indian Trail Plaza LLC.
The department condemned 0.14 acres of a vacant, undeveloped 4-acre property in 2024. Plans called for the condemned property along an adjoining road to be used for new lanes and space for a U-turn…