California court revives $1M lawsuit over 3-year delay in approving a homeowner’s second dwelling

Times of India - Oct 27, 2026

In a legal battle, California resident Wei Shi has taken the City of Palos Verdes Estates to court, claiming excessive delays in the approval of his accessory dwelling unit application. Shi asserts that the city violated state law’s requirements for prompt reviews. Thanks to a favorable ruling from an appeals court, his lawsuit is back on track, seeking over $1 million in damages for these holdups.

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