Department of Transportation v. McDonald’s Corporation.

JURY TRIAL: 2004

INITIAL OFFER: $364,900 ???

FINAL AWARD: $700,000

Represented the owner of a national, fast-food restaurant in a partial taking case that resulted in the loss of the restaurant’s front row of parking and adversely impacted the property’s access.  The final award, which included business damages, was over three times the Department of Transportation’s initial offer.