Tampa, FL asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Florida

Q: Can a small claims case be filed on a unlawful towing in Florida?

My husband's car was towed the reson given was it was abandoned but it wasn't on the side of the road for not even two hours

1 Lawyer Answer
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
Answered
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Yes, he can file, but the real question is, what are his chances of prevailing? That depends on various factors, including whether there was a tow-away zone sign, what type of road it was on the side of, whether the side of the road is legal right-of-way, and other facts. For example, If it was on the shoulder of of I-75 for nearly two hours, he is unlikely to prevail.

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