Justice Dept.: Sues California Towing Company for Auctioning a Servicemember's Vehicle in Violation of Federal Law
August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024:
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Tony's Auto Center Inc., doing business as Tony's Auto Center, in Chula Vista, California, alleging that it illegally auctioned off a deployed U.S. Navy Lieutenant's car, in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA prohibits a towing company from auctioning off a vehicle owned by a servi . . .
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Tony's Auto Center Inc., doing business as Tony's Auto Center, in Chula Vista, California, alleging that it illegally auctioned off a deployed U.S. Navy Lieutenant's car, in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA prohibits a towing company from auctioning off a vehicle owned by a servi . . .