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Violation of Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses

By: Derek Hawkins//July 26, 2017//

Violation of Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses

By: Derek Hawkins//July 26, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership v. City of Madison

Case No.: 2016AP537

Officials: Kloppenburg, P.J., Sherman, and Blanchard, JJ.

Focus:  Violation of Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses

Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership (“Adams”) appeals a summary judgment in favor of the City of Madison (“the City”). Adams brought an inverse condemnation action against the City after the City constructed a bridge that obstructs the view of the west-facing side of a billboard owned by Adams.  Adams also argues that the City violated the Equal Protection and Due Process clauses, and that the bridge is a private nuisance. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the judgment on all claims.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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