I don't think they should be allowed to take this person's property. That said, half the time I think these cases are just to squeeze more money out of the shopping center. If all your neighbors have sold, why would you stay there?
My guess is, if they were to abandon the project, the homeowner would not be as happy as she claims. I can see not wanting to give up a family farm. But a block house, with the neighborhood abandoned?
What's wrong with that?
If you want something in America you're supposed to pay for it.
"That said, half the time I think these cases are just to squeeze more money out of the shopping center."
As the land owner is right, and morally obligated, to do!