Napa County et al. v. Hoopes Vineyard LLC, et al.
Family winery fights back against excessive fines
Family winery in Napa gets excessive fine because county alleges lack of required permit.
SW Nashville EB Owner, LLC v. Metro Government of Nashville, et al.
Nashville business sues local government for “land banking” property through endless permit delays
Rather than pay for the land it wants, the government tried to keep the property available for its own future use for free by locking SW Nashville into an indefinite building moratorium. Years later, the government continues to refuse to issue permits, just in case it wants to seize the land in the future. Now, SW Nashville is on the hook for over $8.2 million—and counting—in taxes and maintenance fees for property it cannot use or sell.
Venus Bontadelli v. City of Powell
Woman challenged 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.
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.
Nested Bean, Inc. v. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Entrepreneur mother defends her company against government overreach
When government agencies create binding rules and policies, they must adhere to the rule of law, not act unilaterally. Represented free of charge by Pacific Legal Foundation and the Liberty Justice Center, Manasi filed a lawsuit to defend her company against government overreach.