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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Tow companies accuse city of collusion, favoritism in awarding bids"

Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from May 18th headed "Proposed city ordinance to target "predatory" towing practices," and this one from Feb. 4th headed "More on: Indiana Law on towing of vehicles left on private property," a story and video late yesterday from Fox59 News, by Eva Pilgrim, that begins:

The controversy surrounding towing in Indianapolis continues. Tow truck companies recently filed a lawsuit against the city saying the city is playing favorites. * * *

According to a complaint filed in court, the city did just that and a whole lot more. Eddie Wheeler has worked with the city for 29 years. Wednesday, he and Indy Towing were in court arguing the bid process for the city's towing isn't fair.

Here are the initial filings:According to the story:
Judge David Shaheed has put a stop for now to keep those contracts going forward until he can make a decision on this case. The two sides will be back in court on June 28.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on June 16, 2011 11:03 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts