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Resident asks why Woodside has not pursued $30,000 in litigation fees from developer

5967836 · October 15, 2025
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A resident urged the council to collect more than $30,000 the town alleges developer Steve Peterson owes for litigation expenses in Langrock v. Town of Woodside; staff said no lien is recorded but the town has contacted the developer and his agent and may make a demand at escrow when the property is sold.

A resident urged the Town Council on Oct. 14 to pursue collection of more than $30,000 the town spent on litigation in a dispute tied to the Grandview Drive right-of-way. Tim Johnson told the council the money was spent defending neighborhood property owners in the case known as Langrock v. Town of Woodside and asked why the town had not tried harder to collect from developer Steve Peterson. "It's not disputed that it's owed," Johnson said. "It's clear in…

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