Dcfs USA, LLC v. District of Columbia

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.

In his Motion for Joinder, Stephen Yelverton seeks status as a plaintiff to recover his 2006 Mercedes-Benz (or the equivalent value) from the District of Columbia which impounded and auctioned the vehicle. This is the same relief Mr. Yelverton unsuccessfully pursued in the bankruptcy court. Both res judicata and the lack of standing bar the relief Mr. Yelverton seeks. Accordingly, the Court will deny his motion for joinder.

I. FACTS 1

In 2006, Mr. Yelverton purchased a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. Plaintiff DCFS held a secured claim in the…