Baranski v. Fifteen Unknown Agents of ATF

MEMORANDUM OPINION

HEYBURN, Chief Judge.

In April, 2001, federal agents searched a warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, and seized a large number of firearms. Plaintiffs, two entities affected by the government’s actions, correspondingly filed suit against Defendants, twenty one individual agents and the United States, alleging eight causes of action. Defendants have filed a variety of motions, both dispositive and otherwise, all of which Plaintiffs oppose. These motions raise interesting questions about the manner in which one may oppose or challenge government seizure of property. The Court…