investors that were targeted by housing inspectors for tenant behavior in which
many of them were considered a protected class of citizens, meaning low income,
minorities, and etc...
Today the 8th Circuit Court released their decision determining that there is
sufficient evidence supporting Plaintiffs claim that St.Paul's housing code
policy is having an impact on minorities to have a jury trial. This has been an
ongoing lawsuit battle involving several St. Paul citizens/business investors
that will now finally get there day in court to have a fair chance with a jury
hearing the case.
Having this case heard by a jury could result in very high punitive damages for
St. Paul and its taxpayers. It could also be the beginning of making St. Paul
once again more livable for many low income and minority citizens that have
been forced to move out of the city.
The complete opinion is available for your viewing at A Democracy, I felt this
topic should be of interest/concern to many here.
http://ademocracy.blogspot.com/