Nashville Homeowners Win $1.4M Settlement in Stormwater Fee Lawsuit
A federal judge has approved a $1.4 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the city of Nashville over stormwater fees. The Beacon Center of Tennessee, representing homeowners, hailed the settlement as a 'landmark win' against government overreach. The city agreed to the settlement, but the name of the mayor involved in the approval remains unknown as search results did not provide the information.
The lawsuit, filed by the Beacon Center, challenged Nashville's requirement for homeowners to pay stormwater upgrade fees before receiving building permits. Peyton Pratt, the lead plaintiff, was charged over $6,000 in stormwater fees for expanding his home. The Beacon Center argued that these fees unfairly targeted property owners seeking development permits, increasing housing costs and making it harder to build affordable homes.
The settlement will see 361 homeowners receive full refunds for the stormwater fees they paid to the city. The Center Square was unable to obtain comment from the city of Nashville prior to publication.
The $1.4 million settlement marks a significant victory for homeowners in Nashville, with the Beacon Center calling it a 'landmark win'. Despite the approval, the name of the mayor involved in the settlement remains unclear. Homeowners can now expect refunds for the stormwater fees they paid.
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