Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

I recently had my automobile towed from a strip mall containing a Blockbuster by a private towing company. Before entering the Blockbuster I visited another establishment in a building immediately adjacent to Blockbuster. The entrances are separated by about 100 feet. The signs in the parking lot reads only "Patron Parking Only."

For one, I am curious if it is worth challenging the towing fees I have incurred. The towing company was required to inform me that I could contest the charges with the City of Dallas if I wanted to, but that I could be forced to pay additional fees if I am found to be in the wrong. Additionally, in the process of towing my vehicle, the towing company scratched the paint in several areas on my brand new BMW. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!


Asked on 6/15/10, 5:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Sue the jerks who put up the sign, and sue the dirty thugs who towed your car. What they did was illegal.

Take good photos of the damage to your car.

Forget the city of Dallas.

Go back to the store TODAY and take a photo of the sign (preferably with somebody holding a ruler nex tto it)..

You'll want to look at the Occupation code, section 2308. The sign must contain the words "Unauthorized Vehicles Will Be Towed or Booted at Owner's or Operator's Expense" and must be at least 18"x24".

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Answered on 6/16/10, 6:12 am


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