SD Farmer Sues Over Hog Expansion
by Associated Press
February 08, 2010
A farmer is suing for damages because Lake County denied his permit to build a hog barn east of Madison.
Ben Elliott's lawsuit in federal court argues violations of civil rights and property rights, and lost opportunity in a case dating to 2001.
The county denied his permit for a hog confinement building after deciding it fell under the provisions of a new zoning ordinance. Elliott said he applied before the ordinance was rewritten and the permit should have been granted under those conditions.
The defendants haven't filed their answer in court yet. Their attorney declined to comment.
Elliott challenged the permit denial in an unsuccessful lawsuit in state court.
