The plaintiffs take aim at the City of Brampton, arguing the municipality is also liable for loses caused by Dominus.

“Brampton introduced those risks to its neighbours,” the statement reads.

The plaintiffs allege Dominus failed to replace landscaping destroyed during construction and did not replace soil excavated from the lands with “quality topsoil” as per an easement agreement with Dominus.

The plaintiff’s also claim Dominus violated terms of the agreement by accessing their properties after Jan. 31, 2014.

In its statement of defence, Dominus denies allegations of trespassing. The developer claims to have been “frustrated in its inability to complete the terms of the agreement by the unreasonable behaviour of the plaintiffs.”

In its statement of defence, the company says it had work scheduled to replace landscaping, soil and fencing but the plaintiffs refused it access to complete the work.

Dominus also says it made every reasonable effort to limit disruption, including using commercially acceptable methods and equipment.

The downtown redevelopment deal has been the focus of controversy in Brampton since the city awarded Dominus the contract in 2011 using a procurement process that had never been used in Canada called “Competitive Dialogue.”

Dominus states in its defence that delays in construction were caused by weather and “other events which were beyond” the company’s control.