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Towing Company Settles Military Car Case | Irvine News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
A San Clemente towing company, S&K Towing, is paying $160,000 to settle a federal lawsuit for illegally selling 148 vehicles belonging to active-duty military members without proper court orders between 2020 and 2025. Despite a contract with Camp Pendleton requiring strict compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the company allegedly ignored warnings — even boasting they “do this all the time.” The Department of Justice intervened after a military lawyer flagged the violations nearly two years before the suit. Now, S&K Towing is shutting down, but has agreed to adopt compliant practices if it ever re-enters the business. This case highlights the frustrating intersection of military service and bureaucratic mishandling — and offers a rare chance for justice for those affected. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8f3cdf813339a903