Pubdate: Sat, 08 Jun 2002 Source: New York Times (NY) Section: National Briefing Copyright: 2002 The New York Times Company Contact: http://www.nytimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298 Author: Jeremy W. Peters MICHIGAN: STATE SUED OVER DRUG DENS The Wayne County prosecutor, Michael Duggan, has sued the state, saying it is not doing enough to stop drug dealing at houses it owns in Detroit. The state, which owns at least 5,000 houses in Detroit that were seized after the owners failed to pay taxes, said it was immune from such suits. The suit by Mr. Duggan, whose county includes Detroit, cites 20 properties where drugs continue to be sold after state seizure. He asks that the state sell the houses or knock them down. - --- MAP posted-by: Jackl