ATTENTION TOWING AND STORAGE INDUSTRY Important Notice About a Class Action Lawsuit

On November 7, 2018, Bankston & Associates obtained a judgment from the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, holding the Schedule of Fines, LAC 55:I.1907(A), used by State Police, to be unconstitutional. If you paid a fine imposed by the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State of Police for an alleged towing, recovery, or storage violation between October 9, 2009 and August 1, 2019, a class action lawsuit may affect your rights, and you may be entitled to a refund.

What is this case about? The plaintiffs in this suit are claiming they are entitled to the return of any fines and/or assessments imposed by the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, pursuant to the Schedule of Fines, LAC 55:I.1907(A). A Court has ruled that these fines were invalid due to an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority to the Office of State Police. Particularly, the Office of State Police had no legal authority to issue or collect these fines. The purpose of this lawsuit is to recover any amounts paid pursuant to the Schedule of Fines, LAC 55:I.1907(A).

Who represents the class? The Court has appointed Bankston & Associates, LLC to represent the Class members as “Class Counsel.” You will not have to pay Class Counsel.

For more information contact Jenna Linn-Rice at jlinn@bblawyers.net or by phone at 225-766-3800.