On May 28, 2026, the United States reached a settlement resolving allegations that Vehicle Management Solutions, Inc. (VMS), a towing company based in San Antonio, Texas, violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by selling, auctioning or otherwise disposing of approximately 93 vehicles owned by SCRA-protected servicemembers without court orders. Under the settlement, VMS will pay $220,000 to compensate the servicemembers and a $60,000 civil penalty to the United States. The settlement also requires VMS to revise its policies, procedures, and training materials to prevent future SCRA violations.
Press Release - 5/28/2026
Case Document:
Settlement/Consent Decree
Rental Marketing Solutions, LLC
On May 13, 2026, the United States reached a settlement resolving allegations that Rental Marketing Solutions, LLC (RMS), a property management company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by filing a false affidavit regarding military service and obtaining an unlawful default eviction judgment against an active-duty sailor in the Navy. As part of the settlement, RMS will pay $60,000 in compensation to the servicemember and for ten years of credit monitoring for him. The settlement also requires RMS to pay a $6,000 civil penalty and maintain SCRA policies and procedures to avoid committing future violations.
Press Release - 5/13/2026
Case Document:
Settlement/Consent Decree
ADT LLC d/b/a ADT Security Services