Ingram Et Al V. County Of Wayne
Melisa Ingram and Robert Terrell Reeves are suing the State of Michigan in its official capacity. They are seeking to represent a class of individuals whose vehicles or property within their vehicles were seized by the Charter County of Wayne, Michigan. The plaintiffs argue that the county's use of Michigan's nuisance-abatement law to seize vehicles without requiring proof of knowledge or consent of illegal activity is unconstitutional. They also claim that the county's forfeiture proceedings are unfair and violate due process. The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages for the named plaintiffs and the proposed class. The plaintiffs allege that the county's policies and practices prioritize financial recovery for the county over the rights of property owners. They are seeking class certification under Rule 23(a) and (b)(2)-(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
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