Mayor Mamdani, DCWP seek restitution and license revocation for Instant Recovery Corp.
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced a lawsuit against Instant Recovery Corp., a Bronx-based towing operator accused of systematically overcharging customers, issuing illegal fees and refusing to comply with city law.
Key Points
- The city accuses Instant Recovery of charging illegal tow, storage, and drop fees.
- DCWP says the company demanded cash-only payments and withheld receipts.
- Officials are seeking full restitution for affected New Yorkers, civil penalties, and license revocation.
- More than 300 towing companies were warned during a recent compliance blitz.
According to city officials, the investigation began after a flood of consumer complaints about Instant Recovery’s pricing and practices. The agency’s findings allege that the company regularly overbilled for tows, conducted unauthorized removals, and used coercive cash-only policies…