Indian Creek Development Co. v. City of Hood River

This case arises out of plaintiffs efforts to sell real property in the City of Hood River. Plaintiff brought multiple claims against the city, including a takings claim, an equal protection claim, an intentional interference with prospective business relations claim, and a negligence claim. The jury returned a verdict for defendant on every claim except for the negligence claim, on which it awarded plaintiff $385,000 on the theory that defendant’s negligence caused plaintiff to be unable to sell its property. Defendant appeals, and we reverse.

Defendant raises multiple assignments of error.…