Explore 13 court opinions on Civil Forfeiture. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court Affirms FBI's FOIA Search Adequacy Despite Plaintiff's Claims
Gilberti v. Federal Bureau of Investigation, 72 Partners, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gilberti, sued the ...
Affidavit sufficient for property seizure, due process claims not preserved
In Re Adrian and Mary Zuniga v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Zunigas challenged the State's seizure of their prop...
Texas Civil Forfeiture Law Upheld Against Due Process Challenge
In Re Delphi Properties, LLC v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the State of Texas cou...
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Against State in Vehicle Forfeiture Case
This case involves a dispute over whether the State of Minnesota could seize a vehicle belonging to Jamie Sara Schmeichel. The State sought to forfeit Schmeichel's car, alleging it was used in a drug-...
State fails to follow proper procedure in asset forfeiture case, property returned to owner.
This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize property from an individual, Mr. Johnson, who was accused of drug offenses. The core issue was whether the state had followed the correc...
Texas Court Affirms Property Forfeiture Due to Adequate Notice
In Re Kona Coast Venture, LTD; Kona Coast, LLC; William Korioth; WTK Development, LLC; Guadalupe 306, LP; Guadalupe 306 GP, LLC; Oxbow Land Partners, LLC; Hideout on the Horseshoe, LLC; Whitewater Spo...
Ninth Circuit Upholds $1.1M Currency Forfeiture Linked to Drug Trafficking
United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's forfeiture of $1,106,775 ...
Ninth Circuit: Civil forfeiture seizure doesn't require warrant, Fifth Amendment claim rejected
St. Clair v. County of Okanogan, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Okano...
Second Circuit Upholds CBP's Dismissal of Property Seizure Claim
In the Matter of the Complaint of Ed Seganti, decided by Second Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a complai...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Asset Forfeiture in Illegal Gambling Case
United States v. MICFO, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment to t...
CAFC: Government can seize assets in nominee/alter ego forfeiture cases
Dinh v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the government can seize assets under the forfeiture statute when the...
Taxpayer's related-party sale fails like-kind exchange rules
Etchegoinberry v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "bona fide" sale requirement under 26 U....
Ninth Circuit Upholds $1.1M Currency Forfeiture Linked to Drug Trafficking
United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's forfeiture of $1,106,775 in...