Landlord Says $158K Fine Over Alleged Pot Growing Illegal

By Jonathan Capriel · June 16, 2026, 9:21 PM EDT

The city of Fresno, California, imposed an "excessive fine" for what it claimed was marijuana cultivation and allowed the plants to be destroyed before a landlord could challenge its finding, he contended...

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Case Information

Case Title

Stepanyan v. City of Fresno et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-04522

Court

California Eastern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

June 11, 2026