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2026
Lawsuit filed against San Diego and D. R. Horton over Emerald Hills housing project approval
Lawsuit filed
A lawsuit was filed against the City of San Diego and developer D. R. Horton challenging the approval of a roughly 120-home housing project in Emerald Hills. The suit was brought by Encanto resident Kenny Key, who was represented pro bono by attorney Paul Suppa. The challenge focused on whether the city adequately considered wildfire evacuation and emergency response planning in connection with the project's approval.
Encanto resident Kenny Key, represented pro bono by attorney Paul Suppa, filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego and developer D.R. Horton challenging the approval of a roughly 120-home housing project in Emerald Hills, focused on whether the city adequately considered wildfire evacuation and emergency response planning.
Stated objective. We are not opposed to development but we are asking the court to meaningfully consider what was before the City Council in approving the project as it stands
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A lawsuit has been filed against the City of San Diego and developer D.R. Horton challenging the approval of a roughly 120-home housing project in Emerald Hills.
Published August 22, 2026
Kenny Key, who lives near the project, filed the lawsuit with his attorney, Paul Suppa.