# Towing Company Pays $160K to Military | Venice Beach News

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Podcast: [Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931)
Published: 2026-07-15T02:00:32+00:00
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## Resource

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: 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/45eac7e4d4981914

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