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The Court of Federal Claims has ordered the federal government to pay the family of Roque De La Fuente II $3 million in back rent. The Border Patrol installed seismic sensors for a decade through 2009 on 897 acres of De La Fuente land. The family wanted $23 million in back rent. The government offered to pay $100 for each of five parcels, according to Courthouse News Service. The Washington, D.C.-based Court of Federal Claims said the De La Fuente claim was too high and the government's offer too low. The $3 million was based on comparable leases for easements on nearby properties. Thanks to Matt Potter for coming up with this item.
The Court of Federal Claims has ordered the federal government to pay the family of Roque De La Fuente II $3 million in back rent. The Border Patrol installed seismic sensors for a decade through 2009 on 897 acres of De La Fuente land. The family wanted $23 million in back rent. The government offered to pay $100 for each of five parcels, according to Courthouse News Service. The Washington, D.C.-based Court of Federal Claims said the De La Fuente claim was too high and the government's offer too low. The $3 million was based on comparable leases for easements on nearby properties. Thanks to Matt Potter for coming up with this item.