Radinsky v. City and County of Denver

The Radinskys allege that for many years past, the principal and only practical access to their place of business from the east and downtown areas, has been over West Colfax Avenue and through Larimer Street and the Larimer Street Viaduct Extension; further, that the principal and only practical access from the west has been via Federal Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue; and, that these highways had, prior to the construction of the Freeway Interchange in question, existed and were dedicated to and used by the public since the year 1874 or even prior thereto. They allege damages in the amount of $75,000 and also seek exemplary damages for an alleged wilful and wanton disregard of their rights.