RE: Good Guys Auto

[Haytham Faraj <haytham@puckettfaraj.com>]

It doesn't hurt to speak to them about what their position is.  Their
lawyers will want to play up the damages and to say that it was Anas' fault
that they got raided.  If that's the case, you will have to fight them in
court for it.  I know that that's not how you want to proceed but
unfortunately you can't affect what they decide to do.

As to your other question, yes.  Private citizens have a right to sue the
FBI and any other governmental agency or institution that violates a
citizen's right.  Generally the claims are called 1983 claims which normally
allege violations of civil rights.  Sometimes claims are made under the 4th
Amendment which prohibits seizures, under the fifth Amendment which
prohibits actions without due process or claims for torts under common law.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rasha Elass [mailto:shamsrasha@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 10:08 AM
To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: Good Guys Auto

hi Haytham,

Hope all is well.

Quick question. I finally managed to get in touch with the owners of
Good Guys Auto, who should still have a portion of the money Anas put
with them.

They said they're meeting their lawyer today and they want to speak
with us only through their lawyer. They say the FBI raided their auto
shop and they will have to shut down as a result. He didn't tell me
much more than that.

Anyway, please let me know the best way to proceed. I'm sure they want
to keep the money for damages, but they haven't said it in so many
words.

Also, on a separate note and for my information only, can private
citizens sue the FBI for wrongful raids that lead to closure of a
business?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best,

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