Thompson v. Department of Transportation

Smith, Judge.

Appellant-plaintiff Thompson owns a Mrs. Winner’s restaurant. After public dissemination of a proposal by which appellee-defendant Department of Transportation (DOT) would make improvements to public streets adjoining Thompson’s business, a purchaser of that business withdrew the offer to buy. It is undisputed that the proposed street improvements are still in the planning and development stage. No direct condemnation or notice of condemnation has ever been filed by DOT. Unable to sell his business, Thompson brought this action for damages, alleging inverse condemnation and a…