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Nature of Suit Code: 625
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property
Cause of Action: 21:881 Forfeiture Property-Drugs

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

 Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 12-CV-1377 W (BGS)

ORDER GRANTING JOINT

MOTION FOR JUDGMENT OF

v. FORFEITURE [DOC. 32]

ONE 2011 CADILLAC CTS V.

COUPE, CALIFORNIA LICENSE

NO. 6SQK331, VIN

1G6DV1EP5B0136452, ITS TOOLS

AND APPURTENANCES, et al.

 Defendants.

Pending before the Court is a Joint Motion for Judgment of Forfeiture. Having

reviewed the moving papers, and good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS the joint

motion [Doc. 32] and ORDERS, ADJUDGES and DECREES as follows:

I. THE JOINT MOTION & SETTLEMENT

The parties have entered into the joint motion in order to resolve the matter of

the seizure and forfeiture of defendants, One 2011 Cadillac CTS V Coupe, California

License No. 6SQK331, VIN 1G6DV1EP5B0136452, Its Tools and Appurtenances, and

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One 2010 Winnebago M40CD, California License No. 6UBC619, VIN

4UZACUCYXACAS5667, Its Tools and Appurtenances.

The parties have agreed to a settlement, which is hereinafter described in its

particulars as follows:

2011 CADILLAC CTS V COUPE

1. The United States recognizes and acknowledges the lien held by Wells

Fargo Bank, N.A. against the defendant vehicle. The defendant vehicle shall be

condemned and forfeited to the United States pursuant to Title 21, United States

Code, Section 881 and disposed of according to law. The United States Marshals

Service shall eithersellthe defendant vehicle,with the proceeds to be distributed under

the following terms. Costs incurred by the United States incident to the seizure and

custody of the defendant vehicle shall be paid from the proceeds of the sale prior to

distribution to any of the parties. After costs are paid, claimant, Wells Fargo Bank,

N.A., shall receive payment according to their outstanding lien provided sufficient net

proceeds remain. The United States shall not be responsible for any discrepancy

between the amount of the lien and the value of the defendant vehicle. Claimant

retains the right to pursue any shortfall through the procedure stated in the contract

of sales establishing their lien in the defendant vehicle. After all other claimants have

received payment, the United States shall receive the balance of the remaining

proceeds from the sale of the defendant vehicle, which shall be forfeited. If the United

States Marshals Service determines that selling the defendant vehicle would not

generate sufficient proceeds, the defendant vehicle may be returned to the lienholder,

if Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. pays the United States Marshals Service the costs associated

with the seizure and storage of the defendant vehicle.

ONE 2010 WINNEBAGO M40CD

2. The United States recognizes and acknowledges the lien held by Bank of

the West against the defendant vehicle. The defendant vehicle shall be condemned

and forfeited to the United States pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section

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881 and disposed of according to law. The United States Marshals Service shall sell the

defendant vehicle at no less a price sufficient to cover all costs of sale, including storage

costs, plus the full amount of Bank of the West's lien, and Nancy Cawley's payment. 

At the time of the auction, if no bids are made in an amount sufficient to cover the

previously described sums, the United States Marshals Service shall continue the

auction of the defendant vehicle to a future date(s) until such time that a sufficient sale

price can be obtained for the defendant vehicle. The United States Marshals Service

may utilize any method of selling the defendant vehicle which results in obtaining a

sufficient sale price for the defendant vehicle. The proceeds from the sale of the

defendant vehicle will be distributed under the following terms. Costs incurred by the

United States incident to the seizure and custody of the defendant vehicle shall be paid

from the proceeds of the sale prior to distribution to any of the parties. After costs are

paid, claimant, Bank of the West, shall receive payment according to their outstanding

lien. The United States shall not be responsible for any discrepancy between the

amount of the lien and the value of the defendant vehicle. Claimant retains the right

to pursue any shortfall through the procedure stated in the contract of sales establishing

their lien in the defendant vehicle or otherwise under applicable law. Claimant, Nancy

Cawley, shall then receive payment of $6,000.00, either directly or through her attorney

of record, provided sufficient net proceeds remain. After all other claimants have

received payment, the United States shall receive the balance of the remaining

proceeds from the sale of the defendant vehicle, which shall be forfeited.

3. The terms of the settlement do not affect the tax obligations, fines,

penalties, or any other monetary obligations that any claimant may owe to the United

States. The terms of the settlement do not affect pre-existing contractual agreements

and obligations entered into by any of the parties or other individuals involving the

defendant Cadillac and the defendant Winnebago.

4. The person or persons who made the seizure, or the prosecutor shall not

be liable to suit or judgment on account of such seizure in accordance with Title 28,

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United States Code, Section 2465. Claimants agree that by entering into the joint

motion, that they have not "substantially prevailed" within the meaning of Title 28,

United States Code, Section 2465. All parties shall bear their own costs and expenses,

including attorney fees, except as specifically provided for in any pre-existing

contractual agreements. Judgment shall be entered in favor of the United States on its

complaint.

5. The claimants, their agents, employees, or assigns, shall release the United

States of America, its agents and employees, from any and all claims which might result

from the seizure of the defendant Winnebago and defendant Cadillac.

II. CONCLUSION & ORDER

Based on the foregoing, the Court GRANTS the joint motion [Doc. 32] and

ORDERS ENTRY OF JUDGMENT in favor of Plaintiff United States of America. 

The Clerk of the Court shall close the District Court case file.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: May 17, 2013

Hon. Thomas J. Whelan

United States District Judge

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