H&H Real Estate, LLC v. City of Petaluma, CA
Sausage Slingers stand up against government overreach after City bans all parking and driving on their lot
The sisters' lawsuit argues that cities cannot use legal gamesmanship to prevent residents from accessing the courtroom and seeking justice.
State of Hawaii v. Williams
State claims Hawaii man owes $1.5 million for the taking of his own land
In July 2025, after a nearly thirteen-year odyssey through Hawaii’s trial and appellate courts, Don Williams secured a major victory.
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.
SCLS Realty, LLC and Sixty Three Johnston, LLC v. Town of Johnston, RI
Government heist derails affordable housing hopes in Rhode Island
SCLS and Sixty Three Johnston are fighting back with a federal lawsuit to protect the rights of all property owners to use their land to serve important public needs—like affordable housing for families in Rhode Island and nationwide.
Matthew Schafer, et al. v. Kent County, MI
Holding Michigan counties accountable to stop home equity theft
A court decision’s date doesn’t dictate the beginning or end of property rights. The Michigan Supreme Court in Rafaeli and the U.S. Supreme Court in Tyler v. Hennepin County both recognized that property interests at stake in government tax foreclosures are deeply rooted and pre-exist state law. Property cannot be taken without just compensation, no matter when the taking happens. Represented by PLF at no charge, Matt and other Kent County property owners are urging Michigan’s high court to finish what it started in Rafaeli and confirm their constitutional right to just compensation, regardless of when the government unlawfully takes private property.
835 Hinesburg Road, LLC v. South Burlington
Fighting to open courtroom doors to property takings claims
With their property rights relegated to second-class status, Jeff Nick, along with his son Ryan, and Jeff Davis are fighting back. Represented at no charge by Pacific Legal Foundation, they’re appealing their case’s unjust dismissal to ensure federal court access for takings claims and ultimately the right to productively use their property.
Mike Bordelon and Breezy Shores, LLC v. Baldwin County
Government reneges on building permit, unlawfully strips property rights
Mike is defending his lower court win. Represented at no charge by PLF and local attorney Kris Anderson of Yates Anderson, Mike is asking the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect his rightful just compensation, to affirm regulatory takings as unlawful property takings, and to elevate all courts’ respect for property rights.
Ariyan Inc. v. Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans
Fighting for timely just compensation for government-damaged property
Hemorrhaging money and time, and unable to repair their properties or restore their businesses, these small businesses and property owners are asking the Supreme Court to confirm their constitutional right to reasonably timely just compensation.