Grantwood Village v. United States

    June 25, 2012

    Grantwood Village v. United States, 45 Fed. Cl. 771 (2000). Counsel for Plaintiff, Town of Grantwood Village, in Fifth Amendment takings litigation against United States. Successful verdict for full amount of claim sought and attorney fees and expenses. Decision on government’s liability established significant legal precedent finding United States liable for paying “just compensation” for Trails Act takings of landowners “reversionary” interest in land.