Towing

Los Angeles Council Votes to Allow Towing of Illegally Parked RVs, Sparking Debate Over Homeless Encampments

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Los Angeles, California – In an effort to address safety and sanitation issues exacerbated by recreational vehicles (RVs) used for habitation, the Los Angeles City Council approved new measures on Friday allowing for the more expedient towing of illegally parked vehicles across vast areas of the city. This legislative move primarily targets the large number of RVs that have become makeshift homes and have proliferated following the end of a pandemic-related towing moratorium two years ago. Under the newly adopted rules, city workers are granted increased freedom to tow vehicles that pose a direct public … Read more

Stalled Legal Battle: Second Judge Recuses in Birmingham Towing Company Class Action Lawsuit

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Birmingham, Ala. — A class action lawsuit against local towing company Parking Enforcement Systems has encountered further delays as Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Tamara Harris Johnson stepped down from the case last month citing ethical concerns. This marks the second judge to recuse from the matter following Judge Pat Ballard’s earlier withdrawal. The lawsuit, initiated on behalf of Birmingham resident Terry White and other affected parties by Alabama Car Lawyers and Hood Law LLC., alleges illegal towing practices and excessive fees by PES, as well as financial improprieties involving Robert L. Crook, Jr., who … Read more