Summary
Allentown is in hot water after denying a church's request to open an addiction recovery home, sparking a major lawsuit. This legal showdown is not just expensive for taxpayers, but it's also going to reshape how local recovery facilities are regulated.
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Taxpayers are on the hook to fund a costly defense against this lawsuit, which could drain city resources.
Local taxpayers and citizens gain clarity on how recovery centers are zoned, though no one really wins in a messy lawsuit.
People struggling with addiction lose out on a crucial local resource while the city wastes money on legal fees.
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