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Cheyeann Crossman v. Denecker Chevrolet, Inc. et al. Docket No. 23-AP-142

May 23, 2025 by Deborah Sabourin

Attorney John Mazzuchi successfully defended a business owner from personal liability for a claim against the business. A purchaser of an automobile from a dealership attempted to sue the owner of the car dealership, claiming she was misled about the condition of the vehicle. Attorney Mazzuchi obtained a dismissal of all claims against the owner, […]

Filed Under: Decisions, Vermont Supreme Court

JSCL, LLC CU Permit, Docket No. 127-10-17 Vtec

December 16, 2022 by Deborah Sabourin

MSK successfully represented neighbors in a challenge to a proposed trucking depot night time use based upon noise issues. In this case, MSK challenged the applicant’s noise expert opinions which were based on calculations of impacts on projected noise measured over an hour. MSK argued, and the Court found, that people experienced noise instantaneously and […]

Filed Under: Decisions, Vermont Environmental Court

Agency of Transportation v. Timberlake Associates et al Docket No. 2019-423

August 17, 2020 by Deborah Sabourin

MSK wins the right to intervene in a State condemnation action on behalf of a landowner client. Today, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that all parties who have an interest in land subject to condemnation by a State agency – including easement holders, lessees and licensees – have an unconditional right to object to the […]

Filed Under: Decisions, Vermont Supreme Court

In re 204 North Avenue NOV, 2019 VT 52

September 3, 2019 by Deborah Sabourin

MSK successfully represented a group of Burlington area landlords in overturning a series long-held rulings by the Environmental Court that “use” violations (such as adding additional living units or bedrooms) were considered “continuing violations,” and therefore could not obtain the benefit of the 15-year statute of limitations applicable to structures. MSK filed an Amicus (friend […]

Filed Under: Decisions, Vermont Supreme Court

Re: Successful Tax Appeals for Stratton and Okemo Condominium Projects

July 11, 2019 by Deborah Sabourin

Attorney Hans Huessy successfully reduced the property taxes for four condominium projects located in Stratton and Okemo. He represented two timeshare projects and a regular condo project in Okemo and collectively obtained over $250,000 in property tax savings for his clients. He represented a regular condominium project in Stratton and got their tax bills reduced […]

Filed Under: Board of Listers, Decisions

Re: Hovey and Victory Hill Kennel, LLC v. Town of Victory, Flanigan et al 5:16-cv-266-gwc

June 10, 2019 by Deborah Sabourin

Attorney Hans Huessy represented a couple from Connecticut who were sued for defamation and certain constitutional claims in federal court. After filing a series of Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Summary Judgment, Attorney Huessy succeeded in having all of the claims against his clients dismissed. Read Decision here.

Filed Under: Decisions, Federal District Courts

Re: Snyder Group, Inc. Act 250, Docket No. 107-10-18 Vtec

May 23, 2019 by Deborah Sabourin

MSK successfully represented a group of neighbors opposed to a proposed South Burlington housing development in a Vermont Superior Court – Environmental Division appeal in which the Court rejected the developer’s argument that the neighbors were not entitled to party status in the Act 250 proceeding concerning “primary agricultural soils.” In addition, the Court rejected […]

Filed Under: Decisions, Vermont Environmental Court

Michael Heller/166385 Canada Inc. NOV 60-6-18 Vtec

February 21, 2019 by Deborah Sabourin

MSK successfully represented a landowner in a zoning enforcement matter involving his neighbor’s construction of a lakeside deck without obtaining the required permit and the neighbor’s claim of estoppel against the Town of Swanton. The matter was complicated by the Town’s failure to appear in the appeal of its notice of violation. Read Decision.

Filed Under: Decisions, Superior Court Civil Division

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