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· 3/23/2022

PEDRILANDA DORVILIEN v. JEFFREY VERTY

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  • concluding that defendant’s conduct could reasonably be viewed as coercive where defendant’s statements were coupled with actions taken as part of defendant’s official position
  • plaintiff cannot bring due process claim where only property interest asserted is in interest in license itself
  • threats to rig results of a survey in order to block plaintiff’s attempt to obtain a property development permit may violate MCRA
  • \Both threats and intimidation often rely on an element of actual or threatened physical force\
  • argument must be raised in Superior Court to preserve issue for appeal
  • property owners seeking permit to build waterfront dock could pursue substantive due process claim against seafood constable who allegedly planted shellfish in sufficient quantities to provide basis for permit denial and compel owners to withdraw their application

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