Dedeman brothers sue Romanian state over compensation for expropriated land
Dragoș and Adrian Pavăl, owners of Dedeman, have filed a lawsuit against the Romanian government demanding a reassessment of compensation for land taken for Iași's new bypass.
Retailers Dragoș and Adrian Pavăl, who control the Dedeman DIY chain, have taken legal action against the Romanian state over the compensation for a plot in the village of Uricani, Miroslava, seized for the southern variant of Iași’s ring road. The brothers contend that the state-determined amount does not reflect the land’s market value and have asked the court to commission an expert assessment. They also seek compensation for any loss in value of the remaining portion of their three-hectare property, citing changes to its shape, frontage and development potential.
Independent real-estate analysts say comparable parcels in the area command prices ranging from a few dozen to over one hundred euros per square metre, varying by site. The lawsuit requests that any proven depreciation be quantified and paid by the state.
Why it matters
The case could set a precedent for how expropriation compensation is calculated in Romania.
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