Event Brief
Black family sues over 1924 seizure of Piedmont home
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Descendants of Sidney and Irene Dearing file lawsuit for property loss due to alleged fraudulent eminent domain.
WHO: Descendants of Sidney and Irene Dearing
WHAT: Lawsuit against the city of Piedmont
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 9:18 AM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: To seek remedy for loss of property and generational wealth
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