Legal Action and Claims
Business owners near are suing , claiming the city's neglect has harmed their businesses, seeking $30 million in damages.
The lawsuit, filed in Hennepin County District Court, replaces a dismissed earlier suit, arguing loss of revenue, property value, and creating a "no go zone" for police.
City's Response and Context
Minneapolis acknowledges the challenges faced by businesses post-Floyd's murder but refrains from commenting on the pending litigation.
The area, now a memorial site, has seen divided opinions on its future, amidst a national reckoning on racism and police misconduct sparked by Floyd's death.