LA. Supreme Court denies writ of the State of Louisiana on Class Action to recover unconstitutional fines imposed by State Police.

Bankston & Associates, representing a class of over 800 towing and storage facilities, successfully challenged the operations of State Police in imposing fines on those who conduct towing and storage businesses in Louisiana. After successfully obtaining a determination from the First Circuit Court of Appeal that the Schedule of Fines utilized by State Police was unconstitutional due to an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority, the case was converted to a class action to recover the illegally collected fines.  The class action award with interest is $1 million On October 4, 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court denied the state’s writ, thereby confirming the state’s obligation to refund the illegally issued fines.

To view the initial Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal ruling, visit: http://www.la-fcca.org/opiniongrid/opinionpdf/2018%20CA%200056%20Decision%20Appeal.pdf

To view the class action decision of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal ruling, visit: https://www.la-fcca.org/opiniongrid/opinionpdf/2021%20CW%200680%20Decision%20Writ.pdf