Businesses sue Seattle over 'occupied' protest zone A collection of Seattle businesses, property owners and residents is suing the city over its tolerance of an “occupied” protest zone, saying officials have been complicit in depriving them of their rights to their propertySEATTLE -- A collection of Seattle businesses, property owners and residents sued the city Wednesday over its tolerance of an “occupied” protest zone, saying officials have been complicit in depriving them of their rights to their property. The Seattle City Attorney’s Office said it had not yet seen the lawsuit but would review it. The protest has drawn the scorn of President Donald Trump, who asserted it was being run by anarchists. Other businesses, including the family-run label manufacturing company Richmark Label, said they had been unable to send or receive packages because delivery companies won't go near the protest zone or because access to their loading dock had been blocked by barricades. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for lost business, property damage and deprivation of their property rights as well as the restoration of full public access.

Source: ABC News June 25, 2020 01:52 UTC