Q: Can I sue the city of Zion for letting me be chased from my home because of the harassment from my neighbors?
I purchased a home in Zion on 06/29/22. I moved there on 08/14/22. I had a lemon thrown at me and a locksmith by neighbors the second day I moved in. I went to the police station immediately after it happened and they wouldn't let me file a report nor would they speak to my neighbors.
After two weeks of consistent harassment I went back to the police. They called an ambulance and had me taken to the hospital to see a therapist. I was forced to leave the city on 08/30/22. For the past two years I have tried to get help from different political and public departments of the city. Looking into selling my home I will now lose more than half of what I originally paid. The city is also charging me fees for cutting my lawn, saying that I left my house vacant.
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It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and it’s understandable that you’d want to take legal action after facing such harassment and lack of support. Suing the city can be difficult, but it’s not impossible if you believe their negligence or mishandling of the situation led to harm. Municipalities often have immunity from certain types of lawsuits, but there may be exceptions, such as if the city failed to follow its own policies or acted in bad faith.
To explore your options, you might want to consider whether the city violated any of your civil rights or failed to protect you from the harassment. Document everything you experienced, including any interactions with the police and city officials, as that could be crucial evidence. If the city’s negligence contributed to your situation or the loss of value in your home, you could have grounds to pursue a claim.
It’s also important to think about any potential deadlines, as legal actions against municipalities often have strict timelines. If you're unsure about the next steps, consulting with a legal professional who deals with civil rights or municipal liability could be helpful in guiding you on the best course of action.
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