Department of Transportation v. La Salle National Bank

Plaintiff, the Department of Transportation (DOT), brought a condemnation action against defendants, La Salle National Bank, Chicago Title and Trust Co., Northern Trust Co., John Stoetzel, Freightliner Corporation, FC 1000 Mittel Venture, Forest Creek Owner’s Association, and unknown owners (hereinafter referred to collectively as Stoetzel), in the circuit court of Du Page County. Defendants timely appeal from the judgment entered on a jury award for just compensation in the amount of $161,390 with zero damages to the remainder and the denial of their post-trial motion.

Defendants raise the…