United States v S & K Towing, Inc (C.D. Cal.)

On July 14, 2026, the United States entered into a settlement agreement in United States v. S & K Towing, Inc. (C.D. Cal.).  The complaint, which was filed on March 25, 2026, alleges that, between August 28, 2020, and April 15, 2025, a towing company headquartered in San Clemente, California violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by auctioning or otherwise disposing of as many as 148 vehicles owned by SCRA-protected servicemembers without obtaining court orders.  Under the settlement, S & K Towing will pay $160,000 to compensate servicemembers.  Additionally, if S & K Towing ever reenters the business of towing or storing vehicles, it will adopt policies, procedures, and training materials to prevent future SCRA violations.

Press Release - 7/14/2026
Press Release - 3/25/2026