Judge Rules for Landowners in Smithfield Lawsuit

Rhoden-Appointed Judge Says Sioux Falls Illegally Rushed Approval of Smithfield Move

In a remarkable display of judicial independence, a Rhoden-appointed judge has thrown a spanner in the works of a Rhoden-anointed economic development project. In February, Smithfield Foods announc…

Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city

Circuit Judge Ann Hoffman sides with nearby homeowners, cites "irregular authority" in Sioux Falls City Council's approval despite not complying with ordinances and strategic plan.

Judge rules for landowners in Smithfield lawsuit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — A circuit court judge has ruled in favor of Crooks area landowners who filed a lawsuit against the city of Sioux Falls over the decision on the relocation of Smithfi…

UPDATE: Our Sioux Falls City Council continues to ignore open meeting laws (and zoning laws) – South DaCola

UPDATE: I had a funny feeling after posting this there would be a ruling from a judge on the case shortly after, and it happened today; A circuit court judge has ruled in favor of Crooks area landowners who filed a lawsuit against the city of Sioux Falls over the decision on the relocation of Smithfield to Foundation Park. Read judge’s decision; WRIT DOC. All I can say about the decision, is it about F’ing time a judge ruled against the city co…

Minnehaha County judge rules Sioux Falls erred in Smithfield permit process

Smithfield Foods' plan for a new facility has been sent back to the Sioux Falls City Council by a Minnehaha County judge who ruled the city failed to follow procedures in permitting.