Todd & Weld Secures $4.7 Million Judgment for Cannabis Industry Clients
David Rich, with assistance from Charlotte Bednar, achieved a significant victory for clients Theory Wellness, Rebelle, and Farnsworth Fine Cannabis in litigation against the Town of Great Barrington over community impact fees.
The firm obtained a final judgment totaling $4,710,669.95 in favor of the clients. The case, which was pending in Middlesex Superior Court, concluded in August 2025.
The litigation challenged the legality of community impact fees paid under Host Community Agreements for the clients’ marijuana establishments. The court’s judgment ordered the Town to reimburse substantial portions of the fees and confirmed that the clients are entitled to new or renewed Host Community Agreements in compliance with Massachusetts law.
This outcome represents a major milestone for the clients and underscores Todd & Weld’s deep experience in cannabis industry, complex civil litigation, and regulatory compliance matters.