Slayden Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. General Services Administration, et al.
Alaska contractor challenges mandate forcing union agreements on federal projects
Slayden is fighting to restore both its right to compete for federal work and the proper separation of powers between Congress and the president.
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.
Jay Greene v. Attorney General Tim Griffin, et al.
Unconstitutional race quota on public commission prohibits qualified candidate from serving
A professor and education scholar filed a lawsuit, with the help of Pacific Legal Foundation, challenging a racial quota law that prohibits people from serving on Arkansas’ Ethics Commission based on race.
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.
SnakeOut, Inc. v. Charlton Bonham
California prohibits entrepreneur from charging fees in wilderness safety courses for dogs
California prohibits entrepreneur from charging fees in wilderness safety courses for dogs