This page hosts court records from James Lewis, a/k/a Olayami Dabls v. City of Detroit et al., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, involving the demolition of part of the MBAD African Bead Museum and the destruction of 33 murals.

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Detroit artist sues city, alleging destruction of 33 murals
The building was torn down after the city determined the structure was dangerous and ordered an emergency demolition.

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