Brinah Milstein et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al.
Los Angeles can’t force homeowners to foot the bill for public monuments
If the government wants a public monument, it must pay for one—not force private homeowners to foot the bill. The City of Los Angeles is no exception.
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.
BAS, LLC, et al. v. Tommy Land
California brothers challenge Arkansas’ claim that states can take private property without paying
Sovereign immunity is not the silver bullet the State of Arkansas claims. Under decades of legal precedent, the government’s constitutional obligations to citizens qualify as “waivers” of sovereign immunity, meaning citizens do not have to wait for the government to give them permission to sue over a violation of their constitutional rights. These “waivers” include the government's obligation to pay you when they take your property.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Knight v. Richardson Bay Regional Authority
California man fights government overreach to protect his houseboat and his rights
Daniel Knight called Richardson Bay—in Marin County, California—home since he first dropped anchor there in 1999. For the 65-year-old retired truck driver with a fixed income, several medical problems, and no nearby family, boats have served as the only affordable form of housing. Daniel lived on a fully operational, 35-foot sailboat, complete with electricity, a hot water system and shower, and working engine and sail systems. Daniel had the good fortune of timing when he bought the vessel—the former owner had to move to Alaska and sold the boat to Daniel for a steeply discounted price of $6,000.
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.