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United States v. Black and White Garage, Inc. d/b/a Black and White Towing, Inc. (C.D. Cal.)

Overview

On August 9, 2021, the court entered a consent order in United States v. Black and White Garage, Inc. dba Black and White Towing (C.D. Cal.).  The complaint, which was filed on July 20, 2021, alleges that a towing company violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally auctioning off a vehicle belonging to an active duty U.S. Marine.  Under the consent decree, Black and White must adopt new policies and implement new training requirements, pay $22,000 in compensation to the Marine, and pay a $5,000 civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury.

Press Release (7/20/21)


Case Open Date
Case Name
United States v. Black and White Garage, Inc. d/b/a Black and White Towing, Inc. (C.D. Cal.)
Topics
Servicemembers Initiative
Civil Rights
Tags
  • 2:21-cv-05844; United States; Department of Justice; DOJ; Central District of California; Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; SCRA; servicemember; military; Black and White Garage
  • Inc.; Black and White Towing Inc.; lien; vehicle
Industry Code(s)
  • None
Updated May 6, 2022