Local businessman Stanley M. Sears has filed a lawsuit against the Fairmont City Council over a landline dispute regarding a property on Merchant Street. The City Council will discuss this lawsuit in an executive session tomorrow night. Sears alleges that the City overstepped its boundaries, leading to three failed offers to purchase the property. The dispute is focused on a 0.0668 acre parcel of land connected to the property Sears owns, with the ownership of this parcel being the main point of contention. Sears blames the City for interfering with his attempts to sell the property.
The lawsuit was filed in May 2023 and has been ongoing since then. Sears claims that the City’s actions have caused significant financial losses and hindered his ability to sell the property. The Fairmont City Council will deliberate on the matter behind closed doors to determine their next steps.
This legal battle has drawn attention to the complex nature of property ownership and disputes in the area. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for both Sears and the City Council. The resolution of this case will set a precedent for future landline disputes in the region and may impact how similar situations are handled in the future. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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