Jong Seau Chhour v. Community Redevelopment Agency

Opinion

CROSBY, J.

Small-business owner Jong Seau Chhour appeals the dismissal of his inverse condemnation action after the superior court sustained a demurrer without leave to amend. He claims he was entitled to seek compensation for loss of business goodwill and for damage to other business property. We reverse in part and otherwise affirm.

I

The first amended complaint alleged plaintiff was the owner of CBS Seafood Restaurant. He leased space in the Valley View Shopping Center, located in Buena Park, from Pine Realty, Inc. He had improved the premises, installed fixtures and equipment, and…