Date: 07-17-2008

Case Style: York County v. Peter Alecxih, Jr.

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Court: Court of Common Pleas, York County, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: Herbert Bass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Defendant's Attorney: William Bresnahan, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Description: York County, Pennsylvania sued Peter Alecxih, Jr. on an eminent domain theory to acquire certain rights, title and interests in and to property owned by Defendant in Lower Windson Township known as Highpoint Scenic Vista and Recreation Area. Alecxih planned to turn the area into a 51-lot luxury home development. He had obtained approvals and public water and sewer connections for the project and he was getting the area ready for construction.

Outcome: Defendant's verdict for $17.25 million.

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Defendant's Experts: James Deitch, chairman of American Home Bank in Lancaster County

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