[Bigh4u2]

But wouldn't dismissal of the civil case be partly based on this?

"In Parsons, the court vacated a forfeiture order, which means that the government's forfeiture claim against Lay for $43.5 million will be dismissed."

If the government cannot persue it's claim then I don't see how a civil case would prevail or even be considered by the court.

You are right tho. You can sue anyone you want, but whether you are going to prevail is a whole different matter.

[Lurking Libertarian]

If the government cannot persue it's claim then I don't see how a civil case would prevail or even be considered by the court.

The Government's forfeiture claim will be dismissed, because forfeiture is a criminal penalty. Civil claims for damages by injured parties can continue.