SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT v. JAMES E. PRESCOTT, JR. et. al.

JURY TRIAL: 2007

INITIAL OFFER: $624,743

FINAL AWARD: $4,385,000

Represented the owner of a large tract of land against the South Florida Water Management District in an acquisition of flowage easements for the Kissimmee River Restoration Project. We proved that the completion of the project could potentially cause flooding to the owner’s property and subsequent damage. The jury verdict awarded the client compensation for the flowage easement, and severance damages to the remainder.