Burke v. United States Department of Justice

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

DE MENT, District Judge.

Before the court is Defendant United States of America’s motion for summary judgment filed on May 23, 1997. 1 Plaintiff Willie E. Burke (“Burke”) filed a response on June 9, 1997. After careful consideration of the arguments of counsel, the relevant ease law, and the record as a whole, the court finds that Defendant’s motion for summary judgment is due to be denied and that judgment in this matter is due to be entered in favor of Plaintiff.

Factual Background

This action arises from the seizure of a 1993 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck…