Jury Awards $36M in Fair Housing Ruling | Louisville News

A jury just handed down a landmark $36 million verdict to housing developer LDG, awarding $7 million in punitive damages and compensation for lost profits after the City of Prospect blocked their senior affordable housing project. The case, now nearly a decade old, centered on allegations of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and Constitution, fueled by racially charged public opposition and testimony from a former police chief with racist online messages. With Prospect’s annual tax revenue at just $4 million, the ruling is a massive financial blow — but LDG remains committed, having secured $26 million in bonds to fund construction starting late 2026 or early 2027. This isn’t LDG’s first battle: they’re also suing St. Matthews over a similar project. The verdict sends a powerful message: fair housing isn’t negotiable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bedb6f296f2bc4ac