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Daggers Fly In Court Filings Over Legal Tactics In East Hampton Airport Lawsuits

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The East Hampton Town Board was found in contempt of court for not enforcing the privatization of an Amagansett beach. Now the attorney for the homeowners has threatened to demand that board members be held personally liable for the expenses of the case if the town does not drop its ongoing legal defense.

The East Hampton Town Board was found in contempt of court for not enforcing the privatization of an Amagansett beach. Now the attorney for the homeowners has threatened to demand that board members be held personally liable for the expenses of the case if the town does not drop its ongoing legal defense.

authorMichael Wright on Jul 20, 2022
One of the groups of plaintiffs in the gaggle of lawsuits challenging East Hampton Town’s attempts to impose new restrictions on flights into East Hampton Airport has asked a judge... more

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