https://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/owner-of-home-destroyed-during-standoff-fuming-about-citys-compensation-offer/ https://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/own

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/owner-of-home-destroyed-during-standoff-fuming-about-citys-compensation-offer/ https://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/owner-of-home-destroy... This article says that homeowner's was going to pay to rebuild, he wanted the city to pay for a longer term housing in the meantime while it was rebuilt. So, its unclear what he is suing for exactly, except maybe some temporary living expenses.