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Appeals panel: Bad deal or not, Chicago parking meter lease isn't illegal monopoly over public street parking

By Jonathan Bilyk | Friday, Apr 7, 2023 @ 5:12pm

Federal appeals judges have tossed a class action lawsuit asserting the company that owns the rights to thousands of metered parking spaces in Chicago violated federal antitrust law by cutting City Hall out of control of on-street parking, forcing motorists in the city to pay among highest costs to park in U.S.
Judge says Chicago residents can't sue private firm over 75-year Chicago parking meter lease

By Scott Holland | Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 @ 4:14pm

A federal judge said the plaintiffs legal injuries are apparent, but the city contract has immunity from antitrust lawsuits