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Tyler Property Forfeiture Settlement

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Hennepin County · Minnesota property tax forfeiture · Closed

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About this case

The class action concerned Minnesota property forfeiture practices in which homes were allegedly seized and sold for more than the owners owed in taxes, with the surplus retained by the government. Minnesota lawmakers allocated $109 million for a settlement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Tyler v. Hennepin County that the practice violated constitutional rights; the settlement claims deadline has passed, and remaining funds are being redirected to housing assistance.

Case overview

Defendant company
Hennepin County
Product or service
Minnesota property tax forfeiture
Case name
Tyler v. Hennepin County
Court case number
62-CV-19-6012
Case status
Closed
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Other

Participation information

Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.

Tyler Settlement Claim

Minnesotans whose homes were similarly seized and sold for more than the amount owed in taxes could apply for settlement funds.

The deadline to apply for settlement funds has passed.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Closed
Total settlement amount
$109,000,000
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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