Case: Ingram v. County of Wayne

5:20-cv-10288 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Filed Date: Feb. 4, 2020

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On February 4, 2020, three Michigan residents whose vehicles were seized and impounded by police filed this putative class action lawsuit against Wayne County in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The plaintiffs, represented by the public interest organization Institute for Justice and private counsel, sued under 42 U.S.C. §1983. They contended that Wayne County's civil forfeiture practices led to unconstitutional vehicle seizures. They sought declaratory, injunctive,…

On February 4, 2020, three Michigan residents whose vehicles were seized and impounded by police filed this putative class action lawsuit against Wayne County in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The plaintiffs, represented by the public interest organization Institute for Justice and private counsel, sued under 42 U.S.C. §1983. They contended that Wayne County's civil forfeiture practices led to unconstitutional vehicle seizures. They sought declaratory, injunctive, and compensatory relief for violations of the Fourth Amendment, the excessive fines clause of the Eighth Amendment, and the Due Process and Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The case was originally assigned to Judge Arthur J. Tarnow.

The complaint alleged that Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office's policies created incentives for "the seizure of property without probable cause" and were designed to "maximize revenue" rather than fight crime. Wayne County allegedly seized and impounded cars "based simply on their proximity to crimes" committed by someone other than the driver. Once confiscated, plaintiffs were allegedly forced to pay "arbitrary fees" or go through a lengthy nuisance-abatement proceeding without the opportunity to assert an "innocent owners" defense.

For one named plaintiff, her car was allegedly impounded because her boyfriend was suspected of engaging in prostitution-related activities. She alleged that her car was impounded twice merely because it was in proximity to prostitution and drug-related activities, and that she was ultimately forced to pay a flat redemption fee to reclaim her vehicle, without an opportunity to assert that she was not present or involved in the alleged activity that prompted the seizure. This process ultimately forced her to file for bankruptcy and lose her car.

The plaintiffs sought to certify a class of "persons who own a vehicle (or other property within a vehicle) that has been or will be seized by Defendant Wayne County on or after February 5, 2018 and before the date of class certification, whether pursuant to Michigan’s Controlled Substances Act (MCL 333.7521, et seq.), the Public Nuisances chapter of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (MCL 600.3801, et seq.), or the so-called Omnibus Forfeiture Act (MCL 600.4701, et seq.)," as well as a subclass of individuals who had their vehicles so seized when they were not present or present but not suspected of any wrongdoing.

The county moved to dismiss the complaint on March 12, 2020. They argued that the Plaintiff Ingram lacked standing and suffered no constitutional violation because she waived any challenge to the seizure of her property. Further, they contended that there was probable cause - because the car was suspected of being connected to prostitution-related activities - to seize her vehicle, and that therefore she had no legal claim.

On May 1, 2020, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to specify that the police did not have probable cause to suspect any prostitution-related activities. Additionally, the amended complaint added a new plaintiff to the lawsuit and greater detail about Wayne County's alleged unconstitutional processes and their impact on the plaintiffs.

On July 1, 2020, the county filed motions to dismiss for each plaintiff, a motion to abstain claims asserted by Plaintiff Wilson, a motion to abstain or stay claims asserted by Plaintiff Reeve, and a motion for summary judgment on the claims asserted by Plaintiff Ingram. Judge Tarnow issued an opinion on each of these issues on September 30, 2021, allowing the case to proceed on several claims, discussed below. 2021 WL 4479398 

The federal claims that the plaintiffs brought were complicated by contemporaneous state court action. In state court, Plaintiff Wilson’s case proceeded through discovery, and on April 29, 2021, the circuit court granted plaintiff’s motion for summary disposition, meaning she recovered her vehicle. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office appealed the decision. Judge Tarnow granted the county’s motion to abstain her federal claim pending results in the state court case for this seizure, but there was another seizure that she contested which did not have a pending state court action that was allowed to proceed.

Plaintiff Ingram stipulated to dismiss the county’s nuisance abatement case which barred her from challenging the seizure related to that case in state court. Her case was allowed to continue because her car was seized on a separate occasion and she did not waive her rights to challenge either seizure in federal court. The county argued that Plaintiff Ingram lacked standing because the seizures were both related to her ex-boyfriend’s activity and, since she was no longer dating him, she did not have a real and immediate threat of future injury. However, the case was allowed to proceed because the plaintiff alleged systemic vehicle forfeiture practices by the county and because two of the three plaintiffs had their vehicles seized twice. The county also argued that the plaintiff waived her rights to pursue a Fourth Amendment claim by settling in state court, but that settlement did not bar a federal claim.

Plaintiff Reeves's due process claim was allowed to proceed based on the county’s failure to provide a prompt post-seizure hearing. The county argued in a motion for reconsideration that the plaintiff had alternate avenues for seeking the return of their vehicle, but the court found these to be unavailable to Plaintiff Reeves because they required the initiation of forfeiture proceedings.

The district court also certified a question regarding Plaintiff Ingram’s due process claims to the Sixth Circuit, which the appellate court accepted for interlocutory appeal, but held in abeyance pending the district court’s ruling on motions for reconsideration filed by the county. All of those motions were denied on June 9, 2022, by District Judge George Caram Steeh, who was assigned this case after the death of Judge Tarnow, largely on grounds that the county was not making any arguments that the court had not already considered. 2022 WL 2079866. 

The Sixth Circuit then lifted the abeyance to consider the issue of whether the county’s custom of delaying forfeiture proceedings and requiring a claimant’s appearance at multiple pre-trial conferences before they have an opportunity to challenge their car’s detention in front of a judicial officer constituted a due process violation under the Fourteenth Amendment. The court sent letters to seek input from the Assistant US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and the Attorney General of Michigan. On March 15, 2023, the case was scheduled for oral argument, and on August 31, 2023, the appellate court issued its decision on the due process question.  Applying the Mathews v. Eldridge balancing test, the court held that the county was required to provide a timely interim hearing, within two weeks of seizure, to test the probable validity of the seizure.  The court cited the substantial nature of the deprivation, noting that vehicles are often essential to livelihood and that the delay before a forfeiture hearing could be months long, the high risk of erroneous seizure, and the government's apparent and "anything but weighty" interest in seizure in order to obtain proceeds from fees.  Finding that all three considerations favored the plaintiffs, the court next considered the appropriate time between seizure and interim hearing, ultimately determining that two weeks enabled adequate process and accommodated the required scheduling constraints.  Finally, the court made clear that the burden of proof at the hearings would be on the government to show the "probably validity of continued deprivation." It thus affirmed the district court's decision on the Fourteenth Amendment due process claim and remanded for further proceedings. 81 F.4th 603. 

As of October 2023, this case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Graham Rotenberg (5/31/2020)

Robin Peterson (5/25/2023)

Tessa Bialek (10/2/2023)

People

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Class Action Complaint

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First Amended Complaint

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Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant's Motions to Abstain, Stay, Dismiss, and for Summary Judgment [18, 19, 20]; Granting Defendant's Motion to Adjourn [23]; and Denying Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to Conduct Discovery [30]

Sept. 30, 2021

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Order/Opinion

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Order Denying Defendant's Motions for Reconsideration (ECF Nos. 55, 56, 57)

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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Motion - Free

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Certify Class

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Docket for: Bell v. County of Wayne
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1 Feb. 4, 2020

COMPLAINT filed by All Plaintiffs against County of Wayne. Plaintiff requests summons issued. Receipt No: 0645-7589435 - Fee: $ 400. County of 1st Plaintiff: Wayne - County Where Action Arose: Wayne - County of 1st Defendant: Wayne. [Previously dismissed case: No] [Possible companion case(s): None] (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 02/04/2020)

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2 Feb. 5, 2020

SUMMONS Issued for *County of Wayne* (NAhm) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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3 Feb. 5, 2020

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs of Constitutional Question (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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4 Feb. 5, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Barton W. Morris, Jr on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Morris, Barton) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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5 Feb. 5, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Kirby Thomas West on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (West, Kirby) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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Feb. 5, 2020

Notice to Parties of Consent of a Civil Action before a Magistrate Judge Option

Feb. 5, 2020

A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at http://www.mied.uscourts.gov (NAhm)

6 Feb. 13, 2020

CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. County of Wayne served on 2/6/2020, answer due 2/27/2020. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 02/13/2020)

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7 Feb. 27, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time for Response to 1 Complaint. Response due by 3/12/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 02/27/2020)

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8 March 12, 2020

MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgment on the Complaint filed by Melisa Ingram by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits List of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1-11.20.2018, # 3 Exhibit 2-Misdemeanor Citation, # 4 Exhibit 3-Docket, # 5 Exhibit 4-Citation, # 6 Exhibit 5-2018 Seizure Form, # 7 Exhibit 6-Excerpt of Policy, # 8 Exhibit 7-2018 Agreement, # 9 Exhibit 8-Bankruptcy Docket, # 10 Exhibit 9-Excerpt of Schedules, # 11 Exhibit 10-6.17.2019 Report, # 12 Exhibit 11-2019 Seizure Form, # 13 Exhibit 12-7.23.2019 Order, # 14 Exhibit 13-9.18.2019 Order, # 15 Exhibit 14-Excerpt of Schedules, # 16 Exhibit 15-Complaint, # 17 Exhibit 16-Answers, # 18 Exhibit 17-11.20.2019 Order, # 19 Exhibit 18-11.27.2019 Motion, # 20 Exhibit 19-12.20.2019 Order, # 21 Exhibit 20-1.14.2020 Order) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 03/12/2020)

1 Index of Exhibits List of Exhibits

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2 Exhibit 1-11.20.2018

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3 Exhibit 2-Misdemeanor Citation

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4 Exhibit 3-Docket

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5 Exhibit 4-Citation

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6 Exhibit 5-2018 Seizure Form

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7 Exhibit 6-Excerpt of Policy

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8 Exhibit 7-2018 Agreement

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9 Exhibit 8-Bankruptcy Docket

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10 Exhibit 9-Excerpt of Schedules

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11 Exhibit 10-6.17.2019 Report

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12 Exhibit 11-2019 Seizure Form

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13 Exhibit 12-7.23.2019 Order

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14 Exhibit 13-9.18.2019 Order

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15 Exhibit 14-Excerpt of Schedules

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16 Exhibit 15-Complaint

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17 Exhibit 16-Answers

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18 Exhibit 17-11.20.2019 Order

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19 Exhibit 18-11.27.2019 Motion

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20 Exhibit 19-12.20.2019 Order

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21 Exhibit 20-1.14.2020 Order

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9 March 12, 2020

MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Robert Reeves' Complaint by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Forfiture Form, # 2 Exhibit 2 Release Letter, # 3 Exhibit 3 36th District Court Register of Action) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 03/12/2020)

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10 March 23, 2020

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 8 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgment on the Complaint filed by Melisa Ingram, 9 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Robert Reeves' Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

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Text-Only Order

March 23, 2020

TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 8 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative Motion for Summary Judgment on the Complaint filed by Melisa Ingram, 9 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative Motion to Dismiss filed by Robert Reeves, Melisa Ingram. Responses or Amended Complaint due by 5/11/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan)

11 April 13, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Jaimie N. Cavanaugh on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Cavanaugh, Jaimie) (Entered: 04/13/2020)

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12 May 11, 2020

AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by All Plaintiffs against County of Wayne. NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

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13 May 11, 2020

RESPONSE to 9 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Robert Reeves' Complaint filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

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14 May 11, 2020

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs of Constitutional Question (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

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15 May 19, 2020

NOTICE TO APPEAR: Status Conference set for 5/27/2020 03:00 PM before District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. Conference to be held by Zoom Video-conference. Counsel will receive a Zoom invitation via email. (MLan) (Entered: 05/19/2020)

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16 May 22, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time for Response to 12 Amended Complaint: Response due by 6/24/2020 and Extending Time for Reply as to 9 MOTION to Stay or in the Alternative Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Robert Reeves' Complaint: Reply due by 6/24/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

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May 27, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow: Status Conference held via Zoom Video Conference on 5/27/2020. (MLan)

17 June 17, 2020

STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending Time to Respond re: 9 Motion to Stay - Reply due by 7/1/2020, 12 Amended Complaint - Response due by 7/1/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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18 July 1, 2020

MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1/17/19 Report, # 3 Exhibit 1/17/19 Notice, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Sinah Hamdan, # 5 Exhibit 6/24/19 Report, # 6 Exhibit 6/24/19 Notice, # 7 Exhibit Complaint in People v. One 2006 Saturn Ion, # 8 Exhibit Docket in People v. One 2006 Saturn Ion, # 9 Exhibit Proof of Service of the Complaint, # 10 Exhibit 10/24/19 Order of the Wayne County Circuit Court, # 11 Exhibit 1/2/20 Order of the Wayne County Circuit Court, # 12 Exhibit 1/28/20 Order of the Wayne County Circuit Court, # 13 Exhibit Motion & Brief for Summary Disposition, # 14 Exhibit Appearance of Barton Morris, # 15 Exhibit Motion for Leave to File an Answer, # 16 Exhibit Proposed Answer) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 07/01/2020)

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3 Exhibit 1/17/19 Notice

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Sinah Hamdan

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5 Exhibit 6/24/19 Report

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6 Exhibit 6/24/19 Notice

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7 Exhibit Complaint in People v. One 2006 Saturn Ion

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8 Exhibit Docket in People v. One 2006 Saturn Ion

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9 Exhibit Proof of Service of the Complaint

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10 Exhibit 10/24/19 Order of the Wayne County Circuit Court

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11 Exhibit 1/2/20 Order of the Wayne County Circuit Court

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12 Exhibit 1/28/20 Order of the Wayne County Circuit Court

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13 Exhibit Motion & Brief for Summary Disposition

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14 Exhibit Appearance of Barton Morris

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15 Exhibit Motion for Leave to File an Answer

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16 Exhibit Proposed Answer

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19 July 1, 2020

MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 7/26/19 Notice, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Charles Davis, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Cheryl Puckett, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dennis Doherty, # 6 Exhibit 2/5/20 Correspondence, # 7 Exhibit 36th District Court Docket) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 07/01/2020)

1 Index of Exhibits

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2 Exhibit 7/26/19 Notice

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Charles Davis

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Cheryl Puckett

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5 Exhibit Declaration of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dennis Doherty

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6 Exhibit 2/5/20 Correspondence

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7 Exhibit 36th District Court Docket

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20 July 1, 2020

MOTION MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE,MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 11/20/18 Report, # 3 Exhibit Misdemeanor Citation, # 4 Exhibit Docket., # 5 Exhibit Citation, # 6 Exhibit 2018 Seizure Form, # 7 Exhibit Excerpt of Policy, # 8 Exhibit 2018 Agreement, # 9 Exhibit Bankruptcy Docket, # 10 Exhibit Excerpt of Schedules, # 11 Exhibit 6/17/19 Report, # 12 Exhibit 2019 Seizure Form, # 13 Exhibit 7/23/19 Order, # 14 Exhibit 9/18/19 Order, # 15 Exhibit Excerpt of Schedules, # 16 Exhibit Complaint, # 17 Exhibit Answers, # 18 Exhibit 11/20/19 Order, # 19 Exhibit 11/27/19 Motion, # 20 Exhibit 12/20/19 Order, # 21 Exhibit 1/14/20 Order, # 22 Exhibit Bankruptcy - Order For Voluntary Dismissal Of Case) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 07/01/2020)

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2 Exhibit 11/20/18 Report

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3 Exhibit Misdemeanor Citation

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4 Exhibit Docket.

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5 Exhibit Citation

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6 Exhibit 2018 Seizure Form

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7 Exhibit Excerpt of Policy

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8 Exhibit 2018 Agreement

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9 Exhibit Bankruptcy Docket

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10 Exhibit Excerpt of Schedules

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11 Exhibit 6/17/19 Report

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12 Exhibit 2019 Seizure Form

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13 Exhibit 7/23/19 Order

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14 Exhibit 9/18/19 Order

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15 Exhibit Excerpt of Schedules

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16 Exhibit Complaint

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17 Exhibit Answers

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18 Exhibit 11/20/19 Order

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19 Exhibit 11/27/19 Motion

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20 Exhibit 12/20/19 Order

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21 Exhibit 1/14/20 Order

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22 Exhibit Bankruptcy - Order For Voluntary Dismissal Of Case

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21 July 13, 2020

MOTION to Certify Class or For Leave to Conduct Class Discovery by Melisa Ingram, Stephanie Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Melisa Ingram, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Stephanie Wilson, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Jaimie Cavanaugh, # 5 Index of Exhibits, # 6 Exhibit 1, Docket, People v. 2007 Saturn Outlook, # 7 Exhibit 2, Wayne Cty Vehicle Seizure Procedures, # 8 Exhibit 3, Wong deposition, # 9 Exhibit 4, Leverette deposition, # 10 Exhibit 5, Mahler deposition) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 07/13/2020)

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Stephanie Wilson

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Jaimie Cavanaugh

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6 Exhibit 1, Docket, People v. 2007 Saturn Outlook

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7 Exhibit 2, Wayne Cty Vehicle Seizure Procedures

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8 Exhibit 3, Wong deposition

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10 Exhibit 5, Mahler deposition

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22 July 18, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time for Responses to 20 Motion, 19 Motion and 18 Motion. Responses due by 7/29/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 07/18/2020)

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23 July 22, 2020

MOTION to Adjourn 21 MOTION to Certify Class or For Leave to Conduct Class Discovery filed by Melisa Ingram, Stephanie Wilson MOTION TO ADJOURN BRIEFING ON THE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION FILED BY PLAINTIFFS MELISA INGRAM AND STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 07/22/2020)

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24 July 24, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time to Respond as to 20 MOTION MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 19 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 18 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY: Responses due by 8/5/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 07/24/2020)

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25 July 29, 2020

RESPONSE to 23 MOTION to Adjourn 21 MOTION to Certify Class or For Leave to Conduct Class Discovery filed by Melisa Ingram, Stephanie Wilson MOTION TO ADJOURN BRIEFING ON THE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION FILED BY PLAINTIFFS MELISA INGRAM AND STE filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Settlement Proposal) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

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26 July 30, 2020

STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending Time for Response to 21 Motion to Certify Class. Response due by 8/31/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

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27 Aug. 5, 2020

REPLY to Response re 23 MOTION to Adjourn 21 MOTION to Certify Class or For Leave to Conduct Class Discovery filed by Melisa Ingram, Stephanie Wilson MOTION TO ADJOURN BRIEFING ON THE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION FILED BY PLAINTIFFS MELISA INGRAM AND STE REPLY IN SUPPORT MOTION TO ADJOURN BRIEFING ON THE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION FILED BY PLAINTIFFS MELISA INGRAM AND STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

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28 Aug. 5, 2020

MOTION to Strike 25 Response to Motion, MOTION TO STRIKE FROM THE DOCKET REFERENCES TO SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS IN PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CLASS CERTIFICATION BRIEFING BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

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29 Aug. 5, 2020

RESPONSE to 19 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 18 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 20 MOTION MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE,MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

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30 Aug. 5, 2020

MOTION Leave to Conduct Discovery on Counts 1 & 7 of Am. Compl. by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

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31 Aug. 12, 2020

RESPONSE to 28 MOTION to Strike 25 Response to Motion, MOTION TO STRIKE FROM THE DOCKET REFERENCES TO SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS IN PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CLASS CERTIFICATION BRIEFING BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 08/12/2020)

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32 Aug. 19, 2020

REPLY to Response re 28 MOTION to Strike 25 Response to Motion, MOTION TO STRIKE FROM THE DOCKET REFERENCES TO SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS IN PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CLASS CERTIFICATION BRIEFING BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/19/2020)

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33 Aug. 19, 2020

RESPONSE to 30 MOTION Leave to Conduct Discovery on Counts 1 & 7 of Am. Compl. filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/19/2020)

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34 Aug. 19, 2020

REPLY to Response re 19 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/19/2020)

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35 Aug. 19, 2020

REPLY to Response re 18 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/19/2020)

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36 Aug. 19, 2020

REPLY to Response re 20 MOTION MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE,MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 08/19/2020)

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37 Aug. 26, 2020

REPLY to Response re 30 MOTION Leave to Conduct Discovery on Counts 1 & 7 of Am. Compl. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

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38 Sept. 4, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time for Response to 21 Motion to Certify Class. Response due by 9/30/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

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39 Sept. 14, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Regarding Supplemental Briefing: Defendant Wayne County Supplemental Brief due by 9/25/2020, Plainhtiffs' Response due within 7 days of the Supplemental Brief. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

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40 Sept. 25, 2020

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re 39 Stipulation and Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF REGARDING THE SIXTH CIRCUIT DECISION IN NICHOLS V. WAYNE COUNTY, ET AL. BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Moody Declaration) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

1 Exhibit Moody Declaration

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41 Oct. 2, 2020

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re 40 Supplemental Brief, Response filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Nichols v. Wayne Cty Slip Op.) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

1 Exhibit Nichols v. Wayne Cty Slip Op.

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42 Oct. 15, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time for Response to 21 MOTION to Certify Class or For Leave to Conduct Class Discovery: Response due by 10/30/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 10/15/2020)

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43 Oct. 22, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING BY VIDEO CONFERENCE on 20 MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 19 MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 18 MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY. Motion Hearing set for 11/5/2020 11:00 AM before District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. |Zoom Webinar Information: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605624734?pwd=RXBNd25QZnUxU0h0Q2dPdk1OU1FPQT09 Passcode: 587383 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 Webinar ID: 160 562 4734| (MLan) (Entered: 10/22/2020)

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Nov. 5, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings before District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow: Motion Hearing held on 11/5/2020 re 19 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN OR STAY, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne, 18 MOTION MOTION TO ABSTAIN ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne, 20 MOTION MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE,MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY. Disposition: Motions taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Lawrence Przybysz) (MLan)

44 Nov. 10, 2020

STIPULATED ORDER Extending Time for Response as to 21 MOTION to Certify Class: Response due by 12/1/2020. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 11/10/2020)

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45 Nov. 24, 2020

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Nichols Order) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 11/24/2020)

1 Nichols Order

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46 Dec. 4, 2020

STIPULATION AND ORDER Holding in Abeyance Briefing re 21 MOTION to Certify Class. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

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47 Feb. 8, 2021

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs criminal charges against Reeves dismissed (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 02/08/2021)

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48 March 5, 2021

NOTICE by County of Wayne re 47 Notice (Other) RESPONSE TO THE NOTICE DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2021 FILED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Docket) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

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49 March 31, 2021

ORDER denying as moot 8 Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot 9 Motion to Stay. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan) (Entered: 03/31/2021)

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50 April 29, 2021

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs Stephanie Wilson's Notice for Summary Disposition Granted (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 04/29/2021)

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51 May 6, 2021

RESPONSE to 50 Notice (Other) RESPONSE TO THE LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2021 FILED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 05/06/2021)

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52 May 13, 2021

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re Stephanie Wilson's State Forfeiture Case (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Circuit Court Order Granting Claimant's Motion for Summary Disposition) (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 05/13/2021)

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53 May 20, 2021

RESPONSE to 52 Notice (Other) RESPONSE TO THE LETTER DATED MAY 13, 2021 FILED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

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54 Sept. 30, 2021

ORDER granting 18 Motion to Abstain on the Claims Asserted by Plaintiff Stephanie Wilson; granting in part and denying in part 19 Motion to Abstain or Stay, or in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss ; granting in part and denying in part 20 Motion to Dismiss, or in the alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment; Adjourning 21 Motion to Certify Class; granting 23 Motion to Adjourn; granting 28 Motion to Strike and denying as moot 30 Motion for Leave to Conduct Discovery. Signed by District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. (MLan)

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55 Oct. 14, 2021

MOTION for Reconsideration MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

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56 Oct. 14, 2021

MOTION for Reconsideration re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,, MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

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57 Oct. 14, 2021

MOTION for Reconsideration re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,, MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

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58 Jan. 26, 2022

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re dismissal in Reeves's criminal case (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

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Feb. 16, 2022

Text-Only Order of reassignment from District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow to District Judge George Caram Steeh pursuant to Administrative Order 22-AO-007. (SSch)

Feb. 16, 2022

Text-Only Reassignment Pursuant to Administrative Order

59 Feb. 17, 2022

NOTICE TO APPEAR BY VIDEO CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 3/31/2022 at 11:30 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh. **Parties are to file a joint factual and procedural summary of the case by 3/24/2022** Parties will be provided Zoom information prior to the hearing. (BSau) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

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60 March 23, 2022

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs Joint Case Summary (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

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61 March 31, 2022

ORDER from U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit [Appeal Case Number 21-106] (TTho) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

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62 March 31, 2022

ORDER from U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit [Appeal Case Number 21-107] (TTho) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

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March 31, 2022

Minute Entry for virtual proceedings before District Judge George Caram Steeh: Status Conference held on 3/31/2022. Response due by 4/14/2022, Reply due by 4/28/2022 to Motions for Reconsideration ( 55, 56 and 57 ). A future status conference will be set after ruling on these motions. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (BSau)

63 April 5, 2022

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL by County of Wayne re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,,. Receipt No: AMIEDC-8861122 - Fee: $ 505 - Fee Status: Fee Paid. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 04/05/2022)

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64 April 5, 2022

Certificate of Service re 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal,. (KBro) (Entered: 04/05/2022)

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65 April 7, 2022

NOTICE by County of Wayne NOTICE OF DECISION BY THE MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit People v. 2006 Saturn Ion (In re 2006 Saturn Ion)) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 04/07/2022)

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66 April 14, 2022

RESPONSE to 55 MOTION for Reconsideration MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY, 56 MOTION for Reconsideration re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,, MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIM, 57 MOTION for Reconsideration re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,, MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIM filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hottot, Wesley) (Entered: 04/14/2022)

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67 April 28, 2022

REPLY to Response re 55 MOTION for Reconsideration MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF ROBERT REEVES BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3/31/22 Letter) (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

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68 April 28, 2022

REPLY to Response re 56 MOTION for Reconsideration re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,, MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIM REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF STEPHANIE WILSON BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

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69 April 28, 2022

REPLY to Response re 57 MOTION for Reconsideration re 54 Order on Motion to Strike,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Certify Class,,, Order on Motion to Adjourn,, MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ON THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ORDER CONCERNING THE CLAIM REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS ASSERTED BY PLAINTIFF MELISA INGRAM BY DEFENDANT WAYNE COUNTY filed by County of Wayne. (Stella, Davidde) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

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70 June 9, 2022

ORDER Denying Defendant's Motions for Reconsideration (ECF Nos. 55 , 56 , 57 ). Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (BSau)

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71 June 13, 2022

NOTICE TO APPEAR BY VIDEO CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 6/22/2022 at 10:00 AM before District Judge George Caram Steeh. *Parties will be provided Zoom connection information prior to the hearing* (BSau) (Entered: 06/13/2022)

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June 14, 2022

TEXT-ONLY NOTICE: Status Conference on 6/22/2022 is Cancelled. (BSau)

June 14, 2022

Text-Only Notice of Hearing Cancelled

72 July 14, 2022

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on November 5, 2020. (Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lawrence R. Przybysz) (Number of Pages: 60) (Appeal Purposes) The parties have 21 days to file with the court and Court Reporter/Transcriber a Redaction Request of this transcript. If no request is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 days. Redaction Request due 8/4/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/15/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/12/2022. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, the transcript is publicly available. (Przybysz, L) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

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73 Aug. 12, 2022

ORDER from U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit re 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by County of Wayne [Appeal Case Number 22-1262] (TTho) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

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74 Aug. 31, 2023

OPINION and JUDGMENT from U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit re 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by County of Wayne [Appeal Case Number 22-1262] (DJen) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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75 Nov. 9, 2023

MANDATE from U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit as to 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by County of Wayne, 74 Appeal Order/Opinion/Judgment [Appeal Case Number 22-1262] (DJen) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

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76 Dec. 20, 2023

ORDER Requiring Response to 21 MOTION to Certify Class or For Leave to Conduct Class Discovery by Melisa Ingram, Stephanie Wilson. Response due by 1/23/2024, Reply due by 2/13/2024. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (MLan) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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77 Dec. 20, 2023

ORDER REFERRING OTHER MATTERS to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford: Settlement Conference. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (MLan) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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78 Jan. 2, 2024

NOTICE TO APPEAR IN PERSON: Settlement Conference set for 3/5/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation) (MarW) (Entered: 01/02/2024)

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79 Jan. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Nasseem S. Ramin on behalf of County of Wayne. (Ramin, Nasseem) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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80 Jan. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Theodore W. Seitz on behalf of County of Wayne. (Seitz, Theodore) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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81 Jan. 4, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Sherrie L. Farrell on behalf of County of Wayne. (Farrell, Sherrie) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

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82 Jan. 26, 2024

STIPULATED ORDER Setting Answer Date, Class Discovery Period, and Deadline for Class Certification Motion, ( Response due by 2/13/2024 to Amended Complaint 12 ) Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (LSau) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

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83 Feb. 13, 2024

MOTION for Withdrawal of Attorney and Substitute Counsel for Wesley Hottot and Jaimie Cavanaugh by All Plaintiffs. (Lansinger, Christian) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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84 Feb. 13, 2024

ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by County of Wayne. (Ramin, Nasseem) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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85 Feb. 14, 2024

STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by County of Wayne (Ramin, Nasseem) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

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86 Feb. 20, 2024

STIPULATED ORDER to Adjourn Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (MarW) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

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87 Feb. 21, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Soyfer on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Soyfer, Michael) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

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88 Feb. 22, 2024

ORDER granting 83 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney.. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (SSch) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Michigan

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 4, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Three Detroit residents who had their cars seized and impounded by Wayne County.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Institute for Justice

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

County

County of Wayne

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Equal Protection

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Michigan 5:20-cv-10288

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 22-01262

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Forfeiture

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