“City of Battle Creek v 2024 Ford Mustang” may make it seem like the city is suing a sports car, but it’s actually hoping to take the car away from a Springfield resident accused of driving dangerously.
The city announced the lawsuit on Friday, adding that it’s the first time the city has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit under an updated city ordinance.
City Attorney Bill Kim said the ordinance was updated last summer in response to complaints of street races, exhibition riding and other nuisance driving…