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Prosecutors have filed a federal civil forfeiture lawsuit aiming to take a $6.625 million waterfront home on Marco Island, Florida. They allege the property was purchased with money diverted from the Mishawaka Fieldhouse project in Indiana.
The home is titled to James “Andy” Card and Martha Card. Court documents claim the couple is connected to a wire fraud scheme involving funds from the large sports complex development.
Background on the Project
Card owns Card Associates Athletic Facilities, an Indianapolis company that developed and built the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, which opened in 2024. The project cost more than $38 million and was funded in large part by the City of Mishawaka.
According to the lawsuit, after two big disbursements, $2.875 million and $2.432 million, went into project accounts, substantial amounts ($1.8 million and then $2.5 million) were moved to a separate account.
Prosecutors say “gift letters” were used to make the transfers look legitimate for the down payment and closing costs on the Florida home.
City of Mishawaka’s Statement
The City of Mishawaka said it only recently learned of the allegations and had no knowledge of any fraudulent activity at the time. Officials noted they followed standard policies and due diligence. The city says it will pursue every available legal option to recover any misused funds and is cooperating fully with investigators.
How These Cases Affect Property Owners
Situations like this really highlight how quickly things can spiral when public money or big project funds get diverted. When government dollars are allegedly funneled into private property purchases, federal authorities often step in and try to seize those assets through civil forfeiture.
For the folks stuck in the middle of it, it’s usually a total mess: tangled property titles, competing claims from family members or old creditors, and the constant stress of trying to figure out who actually owns what.
In many of these situations, the only realistic way to fix it is by filing a quiet title action or a partition lawsuit. These legal processes are basically the cleanup crew.
They’ll clear out old liens, untangle messy inheritance issues, including ownership disputes. That means you can finally use, develop, or sell the property without dealing with endless hassles.
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Property fights get ugly fast: raids, squabbles between co-owners, government taking a piece; the stress piles up and can drain families or businesses. If you’re stuck in a lawsuit over real estate or fighting about inheritance, don’t go it alone. Having an experienced lawyer changes everything.
At Partition Action, our attorneys focus on practical solutions for partition actions and major real estate battles. You’ll always find us responsive and easy to work with. We’re serious about putting clients first and making sure you get real answers and strong support from start to finish.
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