On July 14, 2026, the United States entered into a settlement agreement in United States v. S & K Towing, Inc. (C.D. Cal.). The complaint, which was filed on March 25, 2026, alleges that, between August 28, 2020, and April 15, 2025, a towing company headquartered in San Clemente, California violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by auctioning or otherwise disposing of as many as 148 vehicles owned by SCRA-protected servicemembers without obtaining court orders. Under the settlement, S & K Towing will pay $160,000 to compensate servicemembers. Additionally, if S & K Towing ever reenters the business of towing or storing vehicles, it will adopt policies, procedures, and training materials to prevent future SCRA violations.
Press Release - 7/14/2026
Press Release - 3/25/2026
Case Documents:
Complaint,
Settlement/Consent Decree
United States v. Town of Beekman (S.D.N.Y.)
On March 5, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office filed a Fair Housing Act pattern or practice complaint in United States v. Town of Beekman (S.D.N.Y.). In the complaint, the United States alleges the Town engaged in disability discrimination by failing to grant a reasonable accommodation to Bunkhouse Recovery Ranch NY, a group home for persons in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The Town’s zoning decisions, including a failure to grant a special use permit, have prevented Bunkhouse from operating.
Case Document:
Complaint
Settlement Agreement - CarMax Inc