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Kingston - A $5.175 million award granted last winter to a Kingston business woman who sued the MBTA made the state's list of the 10 largest jury verdicts in 2000.
The defense in this case had nearly unlimited resources and countless expert witnesses. Flynn hired real estate analyst Allan Foster has his valuation expert, which proved to be a good move.
The 12 member jury returned its verdict on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, following a six-day trial. The award - an extra $2.225 ( $3.017 million with interest)million compensation for the land taking was made to the plaintiff.
"The whole case revolved around a dispute about the highest and best use of the property." Flynn said. | 
