The owners of a parcel of less than a half-acre taken by Ohio’s turnpike commission for a construction project has won a $1 million judgment from a northeast Ohio jury for land the commission tried to acquire for less than $12,000.
The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports a Lorain County jury last week ordered the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission to pay the family that owned the Amherst property $1.1 million for the parcel. The turnpike offered the family $11,865 based on its appraisal.
An attorney for the family issued a statement after the jury decision saying “justice was served today.” Attorney Dennis O’Toole said it shows property owners have the right to let a jury decide fair compensation.
A spokesman said the commission is reviewing the decision.
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