Casino sues B.C. city, claims it expropriated SkyTrain land for only $10
Gateway Casino is suing the City of Langley, alleging it was inadequately compensated – only $10 – for land expropriated for a SkyTrain extension.Summary
Gateway Casino & Entertainment Limited is suing the City of Langley, claiming the city expropriated 0.25 hectares of land for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension with only $10 in compensation. The casino, operating as Cascade Casino in Langley, argues it should be considered the ‘owner’ of the land under B.C.’s Expropriation Act despite leasing it, and that the $10 sum is insufficient. The expropriation has resulted in the loss of parking stalls, a less desirable casino entrance, and disruption to traffic, leading to decreased revenue. The City of Langley confirms the land was expropriated for the SkyTrain station area and acknowledges a claim for additional compensation has been filed, but declined to comment further due to the ongoing legal proceedings. Mesirow Financial, the land owner, also filed a similar lawsuit earlier this year.
(Source：Vancouver Is Awesome)