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February 24, 2007
N.Y. home court in arena suit - judge
NY Daily News
Jotham Sederstrom
"This action represents important public policy concerns and is essentially local in nature," Levy wrote. "The state's interest in adjudicating this case in its own forum outweighs the federal interest in retaining jurisdiction."The plaintiffs' lawyers now have two weeks to file objections to keep the case in federal court. The case was brought by 13 property owners facing eviction.
"We're disappointed [Levy] found a basis to recommend dismissal," said Candace Carponter, a member of the opposition group Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn.
Posted by amy at February 24, 2007 10:29 AM