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Plain-language guides for people who were towed, and the audits, reports and court rulings behind them. Each summary is ours; follow the link to read the original.
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The office's account of a Pierce County Superior Court ruling against a Tacoma tow company that auctioned service members' vehicles without a court order. The ruling found violations of federal and state law, required restitution, and left penalties for a later hearing.
Why it matters: A court outcome on lien sales by a Tacoma tow company.
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Announced the lawsuit: the company sold a deployed Navy sailor's impounded car without first checking his military status or getting a court order.
Why it matters: The start of the case above.
These are the office's allegations at filing; see the 2020 ruling for the outcome.
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