A lawsuit has recently been brought to justice for those who don't know, as a result of a complaint filed in 2015 in Pueblo County, southern Colorado, that attempted to change Amendment 64 (the creation of the state's marijuana industry allowed) to undo. While such a lawsuit seems trivial, the outcome of this case has actually had a tremendous impact on the future not only of the Colorado marijuana industry but also of the nascent cannabis legal system across the country. After the case is closed, I am here to break down the whole situation with some opinions.
The question itself
This lawsuit was filed by Michael and Windy Reilly, who claimed that a marijuana supply facility near their property negatively affected their value. This alone seems absurd enough, but possibly plausible if the correct evidence has been presented. Reilly's claims did not end there. In these circumstances, they also alleged that the growing CannaCraft facility owned by Parker Walton violated federal law on organized crime. Reilly noted that recreational marijuana cultivation is "a harmful, annoying, or offensive activity" that could increase crime rates in the region, as growing structures are designed for robbery. Assuming that the growth has violated multiple alliances that govern Meadow at Legacy Ranch, the housing estate where your property is located affects your ability to enjoy your country at will. This lawsuit went to the federal court. Against typical legal support, this may not have been a big deal, but this article would not have been written if it were. The Reillys have hired the services of Cooper & Kirk, a famous (or notorious) law firm in the legal arena, representing Jeff Sessions and a handful of other high-profile individuals opposed to the legalization of cannabis. To make matters worse, the lawsuit was originally filed in collaboration with Safe Street Alliance, the national anti-marijuana group.
Transcendence
This may surprise some, but there are many groups and individuals in this country who are actively fighting marijuana law. Not surprisingly, there are also many idiots in this country who want to benefit from such a reckless thing. As this trial has reached the federal level, a discovery in favor of the Reillys is likely to pave the way for a series of counterfeit lawsuits from members of both sides across the country, which I mentioned earlier in this section. Such a devastating blow to the existing cannabis industry could lead to a change in zoning laws that could force companies to relocate their facilities, which some may or may not be able to pay, especially if they have just lost a similar verdict from the previous one. presented by the Reillys. In this case, since the court approved the application of the Corrupt Organization, Influence, and Extortion Act (RICO), a decision in favor of the Reillys would have caused the damage three times. Fortunately, his weak case was largely based on subjective evidence and did not resist the science-based defense argument. In fact, the verdict is said to have been made fairly quickly, as the Reillys have been unable to demonstrate that the presence of Walton's growing facility reduced the value of their properties.
Final thoughts
Personally, I believe that this lawsuit was futile and in any case, was mainly based on prejudice against cannabis and lack of legitimacy. The smell of cannabis can of course bothersome, but it doesn't affect the quality of life or lead to negative health effects for those who are not allergic. As someone who lives in Denver, I dealt with the smell of a large pet food factory every week. At some point, I worked close to him and although I feel like he's leaving since I had a lot of dog food in my head all day, I never thought of suing the factory owners for the smell. The same factory is a few blocks from entire neighborhoods, but I haven't heard of a federal lawsuit against Purina that will be settled in the short term with similar claims that have nothing to do with RICO. The result of this case has been a great win for the entire cannabis industry, and those who are in some way part of it, be it a consumer or an owner-operator, should be pleased to learn that a federal government-focused case is illegal. he only ruled in our favor. If someone who defends their marijuana business wins, we all win. Thanks again for reading and, as always, a mile up.
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