my friends mom towed his truck, what can he do?

Question

My friend, is only 19, has no father and was kicked out of his house 1 year ago by his mom. (drinker)
He lives in his car, my apt., just about everywhere... His mom towed his car about 3 months ago for no reason and wouldn't tell him where it is. We tried calling the police to locate the vehicle, but the cops couldn't find a record of it being towed because my friend's mom must have taken off the lic. plates before she called the towing. Now, my friend's mom gave him a letter stating that he has to pay nearly $2,000 for towing & storage fees. We called the towing place and went down only to find out that it had been auctioned off! And they said if he doesn't pay, they would take him to court. My friend has no money, cause he bought a $1,000 car a few weeks ago and works in a grocery store trying to save money for college next semester. We have no idea what to do...His mom won't pay the bill and it wasn't my friend's fault that she towed his vehicle and didn't tell him where it i

thanks alot for everyones help. Bless you all. I leave it up to the voters to pick the best answer, as many of you offered some great info. Thanks again!

Answer 1

If the vehicle was in his name only - your friend needs to file a police report for auto theft
His mother does not have the right to take his vehicle unless she is a co-owner or the owner
The police report will protect him against any claims by the tow company as well.
If she is a co-owner of the vehicle, then the tow company will have to sue her as well.
I also strongly suggest that your friend contact the local legal aid society and get some assistance in filing a restraining order against his mother as well as suing her for taking the vehicle and involving him in a civil suit.

Answer 2

If the car/truck was in your friends name alone, he needs to file a police report, and name his mother AND the towing company in the charges. The towing company could also be on the hook for filing a false mechanic's lean and for unlawful disposal.

If the car/truck was in your friend's mother's name, he is SOL so far as the car.

If the car was in both names, he may have some recourse, but will have to file a suit against his mother.

REGARDLESS, your friend has NO libility for the towing bill, since he never ordered the tow, authorized the tow, or agreed to pay if towed, (such as parking in a marked "No Parking Zone"). His mother ordered the tow, authorized the tow and is fully responsible for the payment due for the services she ordered.

Answer 3

I think it will depend on who's name is on the title. If the car is in your friend's name he may have some recourse. It it is in his mother's name then there is probably nothing he can do. Since he didn't call to have the car towed, I don't see how he could be held liable for any charges. If he filed a police report when the car came up missing, then he may have recourse against the tow company including crimminal prosecution. If his mother had the car towed and it is in her name, she is the one who should be held liable. In my home town, a tow truck owner was recently charged for several felonies for unauthorized towing of vehicles. My suggestion is to contact local law enforcement and possibly an attorney. They would be more able to provide advice on this matter. Again, I think it may come down to who's name is on the title.

Answer 4

Well first she had to have a legal reason to have it towed. It was on her property or blocked access to her property. Secondly the towing company held the vehicle for at least 90 days so I find it hard to imagine the company couldn't find him.

The company can take him to court but if he ain't got any thing they can't get anything.

Answer 5

He can take his Mom to small claims court and sue her for the money owed on the tow/storage bill.

Answer 6

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