John Levy v. California Coastal Commission
Homeowner challenges California Coastal Commission’s power to levy crippling fines
Mr. Levy argues that this method of operation makes the California Coastal Commission prosecutor, judge, and beneficiary—in violation of Americans’ Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Venus Bontadelli v. City of Powell
Woman challenges standardless “exotic pet” permit after Wyoming city bans her pet goat
Represented at no cost by Pacific Legal Foundation, Venus Bontadelli filed a lawsuit to challenge the city of Powell’s arbitrary denial of her permit and to fight for the right to bring Porsche Lane home.
State of Washington v. Tim Eyman
Washington activist challenges crushing government fines that ignore ability to pay
For two decades, Tim Eyman was Washington’s most prolific citizen activist, sponsoring 17 statewide ballot initiatives. His most notable success, Initiative 695, slashed car tab fees to $30 and proved wildly popular with voters—saving taxpayers an estimated $750 million in its first year alone. Washington’s political establishment despised him for it. In 2017, the State […]
Faytima Howard v. Macomb County
Michigan woman asks Supreme Court to end state's home equity theft work-around
For three generations of Faytima Howard’s family, a house in Clinton Township, Michigan, was home. But after the house was damaged by a fire, they lost nearly everything. Howard faced challenges securing insurance money to cover the repairs and ultimately fell behind on her property taxes. That’s when her situation went from bad to worse. […]
Haney v. Town of Mashpee, Massachusetts
Man sues Massachusetts town for right to build home on his own island
Matthew Haney is suing the town of Mashpee, Massachusetts, for the right to build a home on his own island.
Chinook Landing, LLC v. United States
Challenging government land grabs in the Pacific Northwest
John Lund sued to protect his property and to ensure that the government could not use its claim of an “implied easement” to take other homeowners’ property the way it tried to take his.
Lathfield Investments, LLC v. City of Lathrup Village
Property owners ask Supreme Court to clarify process for constitutional claims
The City of Lathrup Village requires property owners to obtain a landlord license before renting space, and the city refuses to issue a license unless the owner first discloses the names and principal businesses of every occupant. That’s not a typical requirement—it isn’t about fire safety, zoning, or health standards. Instead, it forces property owners to share private contractual information with city officials.
Wesley Yu v. City of East Palo Alto, California
California City’s zoning extortion blocks family’s homebuilding dream
Wesley Yu is challenging East Palo Alto’s extortionate housing ordinance in federal court—defending his family’s future and the fundamental rights of all Americans to build a better life on their own land.
Stilts, LLC v. Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council
Rhode Island Homeowner Fights for Property Rights Against Government Overreach
David Welch and Stilts, LLC are challenging whether the government can force property owners to choose between maintaining their homes and sacrificing their constitutional rights to private property and protection from unwarranted searches.