H. Adams Weaver

Significant Recovery for Real Property Owner in Inverse Condemnation Lawsuit

Representation of a real property owner in an inverse condemnation lawsuit for the taking of submerged land by Palm Beach County without permission or compensation that resulted in reduced ability to develop the property. A seven-day jury trial resulted in an award of $425,700 – a valuation approximately 27 times higher than the County’s valuation of $15,700.

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Private Utility Awarded $110 Million in Landmark Eminent Domain Case

Representation of private utility in taking by Charlotte County of land, water, and sewer. Litigation resulted in successful resolution on 2^nd day of trial, with initial offer of $47 million increased to a $110 million award for client, one of the largest in the State of Florida’s history.

$2 Million Settlement in DOT Condemnation Case

Representation of shopping center in condemnation case against DOT for taking due to State Road 7 road widening. Matter appealed and remanded back to non-jury trial to determine if there was a taking. Successfully concluded with a $2 million settlement for client.

CRA Condemnation Results in Successful Settlement and Legislative Action

Notable condemnation case involving the taking of a boardwalk in Daytona Beach. Settlement reached after appeal, with resulting actions taken by the State of Florida legislature disallowing future condemnation of private property for community redevelopment.

Settlement in DOT Condemnation Case Following Denial of Compensation

Represented internationally branded hotel in Palm Beach County against DOT who denied impact to business for lost parking, offering no compensation for business damages. Settlement reached on 2^nd day of trial in the amount of $100k.

Substantial Settlement in DOT Condemnation Case

Represented shopping center in condemnation case against FDOT for a taking resulting from road widening on Military Trail. Settlement was made prior to trial with substantial recovery for client.

$1 Million Settlement in DOT Condemnation Case

Represented Indian River County service station in condemnation case against DOT due to substantial business impact by taking. Settlement was reached prior to trial in the amount of $1 million.

Settlement in DOT Condemnation Case 3x Initial Offer

Represented nursery in condemnation case against DOT for taking as the result of State Road 80 widening. Original settlement offered was $300k; final settlement for client was $970k.

$800k Settlement for Small Business in DOT Condemnation Case

Representation of a Broward County auto repair ship in condemnation case against FDOT for taking as the result of State Road 7 road widening. $800k settlement in mediation.