The City of South Tucson has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the former Spanish Trail Motel, saying the fire-damaged property has become a public nuisance that threatens public health and safety.
Pima County Assessor records show the former owner sold the property to an LLC in October 2025.
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In the lawsuit filed in Pima County Superior Court, officials say police and firefighters have responded to more than 22 fires at the property since 2020. The city says years of fires have left behind asbestos-filled rubble and dangerous conditions…