Bob Zellner has owned and operated Zellner’s Import Auto Services for decades. His business is located in a different area targeted by Ocean Springs for redevelopment. Like the homeowners and the church, Bob was shocked to discover that his property was designated as blighted without any notice.
Bob, along with other home and business owners whose properties have been blighted, are teaming up with the Institute for Justice to launch a federal lawsuit.
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Eminent Domain | Private Property
Home and business owners only found out their properties were branded as “slum or blighted” long after the time to legally challenge the label in state court passed
Ocean Springs, Mississippi declared properties in parts of the city blighted slums in a secretive process. Now, property owners are suing to protect their homes, businesses, and a church.