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Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal Of Lawsuit In Favor Of Easement Holder

June 21, 2021

The Second District Appellate Court affirmed dismissal of landowners’ claims for being barred by the statute of limitations. See Super Mix of Wis., Inc. v. Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, LLC, 2020 IL App (2d) 190034. An energy company, represented by Spesia & Taylor, was sued by landowners after the company refused to move and reroute its pipeline located in an easement on the properties at issue. The energy company’s easement had ... Read More

Filed Under: Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain, Energy & Utilities, News & Cases Tagged With: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain, Energy & Utilities, Spesia & Taylor, Super Mix of Wis. Inc. v. Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America LLC 2020 IL App (2d) 190034

Appellate Court Affirms Condemnation Rulings

January 16, 2020

The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed compensation in three eminent domain cases in favor of an energy company represented by Spesia & Taylor. During the condemnation proceedings, the defendants sought over $5,300,000 for 7.3 acres of permanent pipeline easements. Eight months after the cases were filed, attorney John Spesia effectively argued that the compensation owed for the 7.3 acres totaled $45,000. The trial court agreed with ... Read More

Filed Under: Eminent Domain, News & Cases Tagged With: Eminent Domain, Fourth District Appellate Court, John Spesia, Spesia & Taylor

John Spesia Presents His Views On Pipeline Condemnation Cases At The Appraisal Institute Annual Conference In Denver, CO

September 20, 2019

Spesia & Taylor Partner John Spesia’s expertise in the area of utility and pipeline eminent domain litigation was recognized when he was invited to be a featured speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Appraisal Institute, a gathering of real estate appraisers from around the country who assemble to learn about recent developments impacting their profession. Former Appraisal Institute President Joseph Magdziarz said, “Given John’s extensive ... Read More

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The Eminent Domain Act’s Rebuttable Presumption – Section 735 ILCS 30/5-5-5(c)

October 30, 2018

Under the Eminent Domain Act (“Act”) a utility company who receives a certificate or finding of public convenience and necessity from the Illinois Commerce Commission enjoys a rebuttable presumption that “acquisition of that property [being condemned] is (i) primarily for the benefit, use, or enjoyment of the public and (ii) necessary for a public purpose.” 735 ILCS 30/5-5-5(c). This article will briefly discuss the recent decisions from the ... Read More

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Spesia & Taylor successfully advocate 21 eminent domain cases on behalf of energy company, Appellate Court approves just compensation

March 14, 2018

The Fourth District Appellate Court approved just compensation in 21 eminent domain cases totaling $357,500 for 54.12 acres of permanent pipeline easement. An energy company represented by Spesia & Taylor filed condemnation complaints in McLean County. The energy company moved to expedite the proceedings by filing an injunction seeking immediate access across the properties. Ten months after the complaints were filed, the trial court granted ... Read More

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