This appeal concerns a dispute between the West Virginia State Lottery, the
Lottery Commission, the Lottery Director,1 (collectively, the State Lottery) and certain
entities (Permit Holders) who were issued permits to operate limited video lottery game
terminals (LVL terminals). The dispute arose after the State Lottery instructed the Permit
Holders that they would be required to u... More...    $0 (11-14-2017 - WV)

Mountaineer Family Restaurant sued the West Virginia Department of Transportation on an inverse condemnation theory claiming that the construction of Corridor D, the U.S. 50 upgrade damaged it. Plaintiff claimed that its business suffered after it went from having direct access along U.S. 50 to being about a mile from the exit for the new highway. Plaintiff claimed that it lost 35% of its busines... More...    $580000 (12-19-2009 - WV)

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority sued Barbara Selman on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire by condemnation certain rights, title and interests in a 12,182-square-fott parking lot owned by her across the street from the Clay Center to be used by the Charleston Area Alliance to create a park called "Gateway Greenspace" at the northeast corner of Washington & Leon Sullivan Way. Sul... More...    $520000 (12-13-2007 - WV)

The Kanawha County School Board sued Beldon and Clara Huston on an eminent domain theory to acquire their home by condemnation to use for expansion of Sissonville school. The Hustons were initially awarded $305,000 but sought nearly a million in compensatory damages for the 48 acre parcel acquired by the School.... More...    $507350 (09-20-2007 - WV)

Eminent Domain Condemnation - The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways acquired the right to take 3.665 acres of Jack Butler's 20 acre undeveloped tract through eminent domain proceeding in order to widen an adjacent state highway. The parties disputed the value of the 3.665 acres to be taken. Butler presented expert testimony valuing the property as $70,000.00 per acr... More...    $26600 (03-01-1998 - WV)