Burien Hit with Large Verdict in Permit Denial Case

There is a lot of litigation by developers against cities for arbitrary conduct in permit application -- but much of it is invisible, gets settled and rarely reaches a jury for decision. Here's what happened to the City of Burien in a long-running dispute in connection with a proposed 200 unit complex: $10.5 in damages awarded to the developer. The City intends to appeal. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/251278_lawsuit08.html