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I haven't followed very closely.

Fortress still owns the land I presume? Or has it been sold/seized in any way? Does the bank own it?

How much was the land worth pre excavation? How much is it worth now? Fortress could just walk away all together. If the City or Bank owns the land, can they recoup the money being spent on remediation by selling the property (which seems they are trying to do)?

Lots of Q's. But if they aren't able to re-coup through taxes, then they'll go to court. And based on how slimy fortress is, I doubt they'll pay the money.