Nestor Colon Medina & Sucesores Inc. v. Custodio

OPINION AND ORDER

GIERBOLINI, District Judge.

Before the court is defendants’ motion for summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.1

I. INTRODUCTION

This is an action involving the denial of permits to build a hazardous and toxic waste disposal facility and a tourist residential complex by the Puerto Rico Planning Board. Pursuant to Title 42 U.S.C. § 1983,2 plaintiffs seek declaratory and in-junctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, and costs and attorneys’ fees for alleged violations of plaintiffs’ rights of freedom of expression and association, and…