Sandra May v. City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, et al.
Honolulu fines retiree $600,000 for advertising a rental
Under that prohibition, Honolulu charges property owners a staggering $10,000 a day for even advertising short-term rentals.
Seidensticker v. California Coastal Commission
California couple challenges Coastal Commission’s demand that they waive their rights in order to rebuild their home
The Seidenstickers’ plans were abruptly shut down when their project was appealed to the California Coastal Commission on February 7, 2023.
Carol G. Edwards v. City of Altamonte Springs, Florida, et al.
Florida retiree fights City’s $250,000 fine for allegedly “unpermitted” dock that was approved 30 years prior
Represented at no cost by Pacific Legal Foundation, Carol Edwards is filing a federal lawsuit against the City of Altamonte Springs for violating her constitutional rights by imposing excessive fines without a jury trial.
Wilmer Chavarria v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Vermont school superintendent challenges policies permitting warrantless search and seizure of electronic devices at the border
Americans don’t surrender their constitutional rights as the price of international travel. Policies that claim to DHS employees can search electronic devices without a warrant violate the Fourth Amendment.
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.
State of Washington v. Tim Eyman
Washington activist challenges crushing government fines that ignore ability to pay
Tim Eyman argues courts must consider his present inability to pay, not some narrow metric from an arbitrary earlier date. The fines here are impossible to pay and violate the Constitution.
Clear Sky Holdings, LLC v. Estate of Gaston Powell, Sr.
Protecting family’s century-old home equity from DC’s predatory taxation
Gaston Powell’s loved ones are fighting back against DC’s predatory tax foreclosure process and excessive penalties to ensure their family legacy and home’s equity aren’t wiped out by illegal government overreach.
DJB Rentals, LLC v. City of Largo, Florida
Florida City’s massive fines are a money-making scheme disguised as code enforcement
Don Bourgeois has taken his fight to federal court to restore his rights and end Largo’s destructive and illegal use of fining power as a money-making scheme.
1210 Cacique Street, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.
Mobilehome park owner challenges Santa Barbara’s unconstitutional property grab
Santa Barbara changed the rules mid-stream and caused a $7 million loss in property value. Now, 1210 Cacique is fighting back in court.