Connecticut reaches settlement with tow company over illegal ‘junk' fees: Attorney General

Connecticut reaches settlement with tow company over illegal ‘junk' fees: Attorney General

The state has reached a settlement with a towing company over illegal junk fees charged to people who had their cars towed, according to Attorney General William Tong. The $65,000 settlement is with Hilario Truck Center and Hilario’s Service Center, which have locations in Newtown and Danbury and provide tow services for police and private property owners. In 2022, the Department of Motor Vehicles referred several consumer complaints to Tong’s o…

Settlement reached over illegal towing charges in Connecticut

Attorney General William Tong has announced a $65,000 settlement with Hilario Truck Center and Hilario’s Service Center following an investigation into the collection of illegal junk fees. The settlement addresses numerous complaints about fees charged by the companies for towing services."‘Hilario’s charged junk fee after junk fee, violating state statutes and significantly overcharging drivers or their insurers. If you were towed by Hilario’s,…