3/27/06 - 13:43 PM CST
Dallas Crown sues for temporary injunction

Dallas Crown challenges the order by the city of Kaufman for closure of the local horsemeat plant.

Not surprising anyone, last Monday, Dallas Crown (horsemeat plant operator) and Waldo, Inc. (owner of property) had their attorneys file suit in the 422nd District Court. They are asking that the city of Kaufman is prohibited from closing the plant.

Dallas Crown was ordered by the city's Board of Adjustments close by Sept. 30. The horsemeat plant has been cited a public nuisance. Citizens living on adjacent properties complained that the horsemeat plant is a health and safety hazard.

The attorneys claim that the suit is unfair. The suit has three claims:

1. The board acted improperly and beyond its jurisdiction in ordering
the plant closed.

2. Board members were prejudiced against the plant and therefore not giving
Dallas Crown a fair and impartial trial.

3. The action was arbitrary, not supported by evidence and based on
unreasonable ordinances. Attorneys for the plant are asking the court to initially issue an
injunction allowing the plant to remain open.

Should the court not grant temporary injunction, the attorneys requested reimbursement for monetary damages.

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