Hennepin County

Lawsuit Filings

$109 Million Settlement Resolves Minnesota Property Forfeiture Class Action Lawsuit

February 24, 2025 Minnesota has agreed to pay a $109 million settlement to resolve a class action that alleged its counties retained excess proceeds from the sale of tax-forfeited properties.

Police Closures of Homeless Encampments in Minnesota Parks Overstep Constitution, Class Action Alleges

October 22, 2020 A class action claims police “sweeps” of Minnesota's Hennepin County encampments where homeless individuals live have overstepped their constitutional rights.