Driver v. Town of Richmond

FREEDOM OF SPEECH. (2007-2008)

Federal lawsuit challenging a town’s actions in repeatedly removing a political candidate’s signs from private property. The court ruled unconstitutional the statute under which the actions were purportedly taken, and the defendants thereafter agreed to an award of damages and attorneys’ fees. Cooperating Attorney: Richard A. Sinapi

Documents:

Lawsuit

Judge's Opinion

News Releases:

August 6, 2007 -- Lawsuit Challenges Town's Removal of Congressional Candidate's Political Signs

August 5, 2008 -- Court Strikes Down Law Used to Remove Candidate's Political Signs

November 25, 2008 -- Settlement Reached in Political Sign Case