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Clinton Township Cemetery Sued For $10 Million
A West Bloomfield lawyer is suing Resurrection Cemetery saying it violated his religious freedom and freedom of expression.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — A Clinton Township cemetery is being sued for $10 million for trying to collect a 15 percent fee on a statue and sculpture built for family members of a West Bloomfield lawyer. Joseph Dedvukaj filed the suit in federal court making numerous allegations against Resurrection Cemetery, including charging the fee for granite sculptures of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. He claims that his freedom of religion and expression have been violated.
“Before finalizing the purchase, Dedvukaj “expressed concerns about the prices for the merchandise and protested the fact that (Resurrection Cemetery’s) vendors had to be used since other non-Resurrection vendors were substantially less,” according to the lawsuit.
“Despite his concerns, Dedvukaj signed the paperwork, saying he was “vulnerable” and had “serious concerns that his father could pass away at any moment.”
For more, go to the Detroit News.
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