Legal Question in Consumer Law in Missouri
Towing
Police called a tow truck NOT at any parties request, car did not need towed, Tow truck driver made Party pay $75.00 for ''call'' or would take vehicle, and charge $200 for tow and keep car till $75 paid, is this LEGAL
Asked on 11/19/07, 12:11 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt
Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC
Re: Towing
No. It's extortion. It also violates Chapter 407, RSMo., the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Sue them in small claims court for your $75 and make a claim for punitive damages in the amount of $200. If you did not call the tow truck, and the cops did, the cops are responsible for the $75 tow fee, not you.
Good luck.
Answered on 11/19/07, 12:24 pm
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