EAGLE, Idaho — After years of legal battles, a jury recently ruled in favor of Eagle Senior Citizens Inc. in its lawsuit against the City of Eagle, awarding the nonprofit $2,500 for breach of contract and civil rights violations.

The verdict brings relief to Stan Ridgeway, the former Eagle mayor who now serves as president of Eagle Senior Citizens Inc.

"Well, we were just hoping things would work out, and they did. We were elated," Ridgeway said.

Watch to hear from ESC President, Stan Ridgeway. Jury rules in favor of Eagle Senior Citizens Inc. in lawsuit against city

The legal battle started when the city terminated the senior center's lease after 35 years, according to Ridgeway. The situation escalated when the city sued the organization for $150,000 in funding they had previously

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