Private Party Impound, LLC sues Kansas City Police Board Over Systemic Negligence, Targeted Enforcement, and Extensive Damages
KANSAS CITY, MO — Private Party Impound, LLC has filed a Petition for Writ of Mandamus and a lawsuit for Negligence against the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, exposing what it calls a pattern of institutional negligence, retaliatory conduct, and unlawful delays that have inflicted millions of dollars in damage to the company’s operations, finances, and reputation.
At the heart of the filing is the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department’s (KCPD) ongoing failure to comply with Missouri Revised Statute §304.157—laws that require timely processing of Form 4669s, the documents that legally notify vehicle owners and enable towers to initiate title procedures on unclaimed or abandoned vehicles.
Despite clear statutory obligations, KCPD has taken months and even years to return these forms. A detailed list submitted to the court shows more than 50 incidents where delays exceeded 6 months—and in some cases over 3 years, effectively halting Private Party Impound’s ability to conduct lawful business.
> “This isn’t just red tape—it’s a deliberate chokehold on our business,” said Bradley Hierseman, Manager of Private Party Impound, LLC. “We’ve lost vehicles, lost contracts, and lost the ability to operate efficiently. These delays have cost us millions.”
Retaliation Masquerading as Enforcement
The situation escalated when Private Party Impound’s owner, Jay Bloodworth, was charged with forgery and vehicle theft over four tows that were authorized by a church board member. Shortly after, KCPD and state agents conducted an aggressive raid on the business, smashing vehicle windows, seizing records, and impounding vehicles—including a tow truck—that had no connection to the alleged incident.
> “Let’s be clear—this wasn’t about law enforcement, it was about payback,” said Hierseman. “They ignored the forms for months, then used that delay to justify raiding us. It was a setup—and we have the receipts.”
Who Pays the Price? Everyone.
These unlawful delays don’t just hurt Private Party Impound—they impact every property owner, parking manager, and vehicle owner in the city. Without timely form processing, vehicle owners can’t retrieve their cars, lots fill up with abandoned vehicles, and towers face liability for failing to send notices the state never allowed them to send.
> “KCPD’s refusal to follow the law puts every business in Kansas City at risk,” Hierseman said. “We’re speaking up because someone has to. If they can do this to us, they can do it to any contractor or small business in this city.”
Evidence Mounts, While Lawmakers Attempt Damage Control
Concrete evidence of this failure emerged in a recording, in which a civilian employee assigned to KCPD’s stolen auto unit—identified only as Jones—admits that she never processed Form 4669s submitted in October and, by January, still “had not taken the time to work on them.” This statement stands in direct violation of Missouri law, which mandates prompt action, and it reinforces the core claim of the lawsuit: that the Department’s inaction has caused serious and avoidable harm to compliant small businesses.
In an ironic twist, city and county officials recently passed new legislation aimed at overhauling the Form 4669 process. Yet the legislation itself functions as an admission of guilt, documenting the government’s internal dysfunction and inability to follow laws that were already clear. Private Party Impound maintains that the new rules are unconstitutional and fully expects they will be struck down by the courts in a separate suit.
What the Lawsuit Demands
The petition seeks a court order compelling KCPD to comply with its duties under §§304.156 and 304.157 RSMo, halt the unlawful practice of allowing civilian employees to sign legal forms intended for sworn officers, and award damages in excess of $25,000—though internal losses already exceed several million dollars.
Copy of legal filing
Copy of audio recording
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Media Contact:
Bradley Hierseman, Manager
Private Party Impound, LLC
(816) 777-8800
recoverykc@gmail.com
