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Litigation

Nov. 19, 2015

San Diego settles decades-old spat over border property

The city of San Diego put to rest longrunning litigation Tuesday, settling with Border Park Business Inc. and related entities over a botched 1986 development agreement with a 312-acre property near the Mexican border. In 2002 a jury had ordered the city to pay $94.5 million, which was overturned on appeal.

By America Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The city of San Diego announced a $25 million settlement Tuesday with Border Business Park Inc. and related entities, resolving five suits arising from a botched 1986 development agreement between the city and a 132-acre commercial property near the Mexican border.

The settlement, approved in a city council closed session, was overseen by retired U.S. Magistrate Judg...

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