Highland Park resident Bob Nelson has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Troy’s Towing of illegally seizing his cherished 1985 Ford Thunderbird, violating his constitutional rights, and causing lasting emotional and financial damage.
The lawsuit, filed April 30 in U.S. District Court in Detroit, outlines a series of procedural failures and constitutional violations. According to the complaint, police affixed an orange sticker to Nelson’s Thunderbird on March 28, 2024, warning it would be impounded if not moved within 48 hours. However, the car was towed less than 48 hours later, before the notice period expired.
“Defendants failed to provide the Plaintiff with proper notice, failed to provide an opportunity to be heard, and failed to comply with due process before depriving Plaintiff of his personal property,” the complaint states…