The Justice Department is suing a San Clemente towing company for allegedly illegally auctioning nearly 150 vehicles owned by members of the military.
S&K Towing Inc. is accused of illegally selling or disposing of vehicles, many of which were towed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The suit claims Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) violations, which requires tow companies to obtain a court order before selling or disposing of a vehicle owned by an SCRA-protected servicemember…