A judge has agreed to dismiss a substantial portion of a 2022 lawsuit filed by 12 local off-highway vehicle (OHV) businesses and an advocacy group against the City of Moab and Grand County, for ordinances that restricted OHVs and related businesses.
Seventh Judicial District Judge Don Torgerson agreed to dismiss 11 of 12 claims with prejudice, meaning they cannot be brought back to the attention of the court. Only one claim, for declaratory relief, remains.
Moreover, all individual defendants were released from the lawsuit, which remains against only the city and county themselves. The 17 individuals included members of the previous Grand County Commission and Moab City Council as well as other elected officials and staff.
Grand County Attorney Stephen Stocks said he viewed the March 28 order as a big win.
“That’s exciting news for the county, as the ability for [the plaintiffs] to get substantial damages is now no longer a threat,” Stocks said at the April 2 Grand County Commission meeting.
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