Wrongful refusal to process building permit

[doubletrouble]

My jurisdiction is: Washington State USA

I originally posted this issue in Real Estate - General under the title of "Unmarketable Title". Wrong forum, wrong title, as it turns out, because it never was a title insurance issue in the first place. I thought it was because the County denied even accepting a building permit application, for over one year, on the grounds that the lot I bought was not legally created. In fact during that year they went so far as to say, in writing, that I illegally subdivided it (a misdemeanor in this State). After a whole lot of pressure they finally reversed themselves and conceded that it was legally created before I bought it But I had a one year construction loan that went into default in the interim. Now, the bank is foreclosing because I failed to start construction. So can anyone suggest what if any recourse might I have against this County? Thank you.

 

[dee_dub]

If you are not barred by the public duty doctrine, and you can prove negligent performance of duty, you might be entitled to damages. Sue their asses. You're going to need a lawyer.

 

[doubletrouble]

Thank you Dee Dub for following this farce and discussing it with me. Washington State law dictates that prior to filing a suit against a public entity, I must first file a claim, which I did in January, and wait sixty days before filing suit. The purpose of this 60-day period is to give the entity opportunity to attempt a negotiated settlement thereby avoiding the necessity of a lawsuit. It's a great idea if the entity responds. Not so great if you're ignored instead. I do indeed need an attorney. Dammit I just gave a kid in another forum some grief for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegience.
You're Canadian but I share a human frustration with this kid that has nothing to do with borders.