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Towing Company Pays $160K to Military | Venice Beach News
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
A San Clemente towing company, S&K Towing, is paying $160,000 to military service members after illegally auctioning nearly 150 of their vehicles between 2020 and 2025—ignoring the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that requires court approval before selling a service member’s car. When confronted by a military lawyer in 2024, company staff dismissed the law, saying “we do this all the time.” The Justice Department’s intervention sends a clear message: military personnel’s rights must be respected. The company is now closing down, with plans to reopen only if they fully comply with SCRA rules. 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/45eac7e4d4981914