Bell Nunnally’s representation – led by Partner Kartik R. Singapura and Senior Associate Joshua D. Fuller – of Steven and Patrice Block in a lawsuit against the City of Dallas is featured on The Texas Lawbook as part of its “Litigation Roundup.” The entry titled “Dallas Can’t Duck Trial in Property Rights Dispute” focuses on a recent denial by Dallas County Judge Gena Slaughter of the City’s request to dismiss the lawsuit based on grounds of immunity.

“Roundup” provided the following background on the case to readers:

The Blocks filed suit alleging they received permits in 2015 to construct improvements, namely fencing, on the 1.43-acre North Dallas plot where they live. The Blocks were sued by neighbors who wanted to tear down the improvements, but the couple beat back the attempts after an eight-day jury trial in 2017.

The city, however, allegedly entered the Blocks’ property and tore down the fencing and began work on a storm drainage improvement project.

The Blocks have contended the city is building the public project on private property. The city maintains it owns a floodway easement that allows for the project. The Blocks obtained a temporary injunction halting the project and are seeking damages in excess of a million dollars.

To read the full “Roundup” entry, please click here.