Topic: Illegal Seizure

Bridgeport officials seized two valuable Buick classic cars from Mike Allison's property on November 10, 2003, while he was traveling to Arizona for a construction job. Although Allison had been waiting for a formal ticket to challenge the ordinance in court, the city bypassed due process and towed the vehicles without issuing a citation. A less valuable, wrecked Oldsmobile parked nearby was left behind by the seizing officers.