San Clemente tow company settles vehicle case involving service members

San Clemente based S&K Towing reached a settlement with federal prosecutors over claims that it sold, auctioned or disposed of 148 vehicles owned by active duty service members stationed at Camp Pendleton. The alleged violations covered a period beginning in August 2020.

The company agreed to pay about $160,000 to affected military personnel. Prosecutors said the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act required the company to check military status and obtain a court order before enforcing liens on covered vehicles.