Court: Michigan Is Immune From Bowling Alleys’ Takings Claim For Pandemic Closure

Mealey's (September 20, 2021, 12:49 PM EDT) -- LANSING, Mich. — A federal judge in Michigan on Sept. 2 dismissed the claims of five bowling establishments against the state of Michigan alleging that pandemic closure orders were a violation of the Fifth Amendment takings clause because the claims were barred by immunity under the 11th Amendment....