[Date]

City of Beech Grove Legal Department / Risk Management

[City of Beech Grove Legal Department Address]

Attn: Claims Coordinator

Re: Written Notice of Claim under the Indiana Tort Claims Act, Ind. Code § 34‑13‑3‑1 et seq.

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Indiana Tort Claims Act, I hereby give written notice of claims against the City of Beech Grove and its employees arising from the following occurrences.

1. Claimant

   - **Name:** [Your full name]

   - **Address:** [Street, City, State, ZIP]

   - **Phone:** [Number]

   - **Email:** [Email]

2. Date and Time of Occurrence

   - **Date:** May [day], 2025

   - **Time:** approximately 5:00 PM

3. Locations

   - **Location of vehicle seizure:** Beech Grove Street (specific location to be provided in follow up)

   - **Location of video recording and custody:** Beech Grove Police Department evidence/records

   - **Location of alleged slander and administrative actions:** Beech Grove Police Department and related offices

4. Description of Occurrences and Basis of Claims

   - **A. Unlawful seizure and conversion of vehicle and property**

     On May [day], 2025 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers of the Beech Grove Police Department seized my vehicle, a Chrysler Town and Country van (description: Chrysler Town and Country; VIN and plate to be provided). The vehicle contained tools, legal files, a McGuffin, and personal items. The seizure was without lawful authority because [legal basis to be proven: e.g., no warrant, no probable cause, no statutory authority]. The seizure deprived me of possession and use of my vehicle and property and caused economic loss.

   - **B. Defamation Slander**

     On or about May [day], 2025, Beech Grove employees or officers made false and defamatory statements about me to third parties and/or in official reports. The statements were untrue, published to third parties, and have caused reputational and economic harm.

   - **C. Denial of procedural due process and day in court**

     Following the seizure and related administrative actions, I was denied an opportunity to be heard or to contest the seizure in a timely manner. I was not afforded a meaningful hearing or notice before deprivation of property, resulting in denial of procedural due process.

   - **D. Spoliation and destruction of video evidence**

     I requested preservation and production of video evidence recorded by Beech Grove (dashcam/bodycam/security) that captured the seizure and related events. Despite my request, the video was destroyed or otherwise not preserved, causing loss of critical evidence and prejudice to my ability to pursue remedies.

5. Names of Government Employees Involved

   - **Officers listed on police report:** two officers are identified on the police report; I do not recall their names at this time but they are identified in the official report.

   - **Other employees involved:** unknown at present.

6. Witnesses

   - [List witness names and contact information if available; otherwise state “witnesses identified in police report”]

7. Injuries and Damages Claimed

   - **Economic damages:** value of vehicle $[amount]; value of tools and legal files $[amount]; replacement costs for personal items $[amount]; lost income and other economic losses $[amount].

   - **Non‑economic damages:** emotional distress, humiliation, reputational harm — amount to be proven at trial.

   - **Total claimed damages:** $[total or “to be determined”]

8. Supporting Documents and Evidence

   - Photographs of vehicle and property (if available)

   - Copy of police report identifying two officers

   - Copies of any seizure/impound paperwork

   - Copies of written requests for video and any responses

   - Witness statements

   - Any other relevant documents

9. Relief Requested

   - Immediate return of seized vehicle and property or compensation for their fair market value

   - Refund of any fines, fees, or towing/impound charges improperly assessed

   - Compensatory damages for economic and non‑economic harm

   - Costs and interest as allowed by law

Please direct all communications regarding this claim to the undersigned at the address above.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Printed Name]

[Date]

[Date]

City of Beech Grove Legal Department / Risk Management

[City of Beech Grove Legal Department Address]

Attn: Claims Coordinator

Re: Written Notice of Claim under the Indiana Tort Claims Act, Ind. Code § 34‑13‑3‑1 et seq.

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Indiana Tort Claims Act, I hereby give written notice of claims against the City of Beech Grove and its employees arising from the following occurrences.

1. Claimant

   - **Name:** [Your full name]

   - **Address:** [Street, City, State, ZIP]

   - **Phone:** [Number]

   - **Email:** [Email]

2. Date and Time of Occurrence

   - **Date:** May [day], 2025

   - **Time:** approximately 5:00 PM

3. Locations

   - **Location of vehicle seizure:** Beech Grove Street (specific location to be provided in follow up)

   - **Location of video recording and custody:** Beech Grove Police Department evidence/records

   - **Location of alleged slander and administrative actions:** Beech Grove Police Department and related offices

4. Description of Occurrences and Basis of Claims

   - **A. Unlawful seizure and conversion of vehicle and property**

     On May [day], 2025 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers of the Beech Grove Police Department seized my vehicle, a Chrysler Town and Country van (description: Chrysler Town and Country; VIN and plate to be provided). The vehicle contained tools, legal files, a McGuffin, and personal items. The seizure was without lawful authority because [legal basis to be proven: e.g., no warrant, no probable cause, no statutory authority]. The seizure deprived me of possession and use of my vehicle and property and caused economic loss.

   - **B. Defamation Slander**

     On or about May [day], 2025, Beech Grove employees or officers made false and defamatory statements about me to third parties and/or in official reports. The statements were untrue, published to third parties, and have caused reputational and economic harm.

   - **C. Denial of procedural due process and day in court**

     Following the seizure and related administrative actions, I was denied an opportunity to be heard or to contest the seizure in a timely manner. I was not afforded a meaningful hearing or notice before deprivation of property, resulting in denial of procedural due process.

   - **D. Spoliation and destruction of video evidence**

     I requested preservation and production of video evidence recorded by Beech Grove (dashcam/bodycam/security) that captured the seizure and related events. Despite my request, the video was destroyed or otherwise not preserved, causing loss of critical evidence and prejudice to my ability to pursue remedies.

5. Names of Government Employees Involved

   - **Officers listed on police report:** two officers are identified on the police report; I do not recall their names at this time but they are identified in the official report.

   - **Other employees involved:** unknown at present.

6. Witnesses

   - [List witness names and contact information if available; otherwise state “witnesses identified in police report”]

7. Injuries and Damages Claimed

   - **Economic damages:** value of vehicle $[amount]; value of tools and legal files $[amount]; replacement costs for personal items $[amount]; lost income and other economic losses $[amount].

   - **Non‑economic damages:** emotional distress, humiliation, reputational harm — amount to be proven at trial.

   - **Total claimed damages:** $[total or “to be determined”]

8. Supporting Documents and Evidence

   - Photographs of vehicle and property (if available)

   - Copy of police report identifying two officers

   - Copies of any seizure/impound paperwork

   - Copies of written requests for video and any responses

   - Witness statements

   - Any other relevant documents

9. Relief Requested

   - Immediate return of seized vehicle and property or compensation for their fair market value

   - Refund of any fines, fees, or towing/impound charges improperly assessed

   - Compensatory damages for economic and non‑economic harm

   - Costs and interest as allowed by law

Please direct all communications regarding this claim to the undersigned at the address above.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Printed Name]

[Date]

beech grove ordianqace 75.

(B)   Returning car to owner. In the event that the judge finds from the evidence that the vehicle was not parked or left standing in violation of any provisions of this code, or other ordinance or statute, as charged in the affidavit, the judge shall order the car restored to the owner, agent or representative without any penalty or the assessment of any charges made against him.