# Towing Company Pays $280K for Military Car Violation

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-05-28T22:23:18+00:00
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A San Antonio towing company is paying $280,000 after illegally auctioning cars belonging to deployed service members — $220,000 refunded to veterans and $60,000 as penalty — under pressure from the Justice Department enforcing the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which bars towing without court orders for active-duty personnel and their families. This isn’t the first time DOJ has targeted such companies, with similar cases in Dallas and across Texas, signaling a nationwide crackdown to protect troops from property seizures while they serve. VMS hasn’t responded to inquiries. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/addc1016abf18a52

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