Official:Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," to provide a private right of action for persons aggrieved by certain violations of that Section, including, but not limited to, the provisions establishing maximum charges for towing services, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: November 19, 2009
Signed: December 17, 2009
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law allows individuals to sue towing companies for charging excessive fees in excess of those set by the city. The person can recover actual damages, $2,000 in exemplary damages, and attorney's fees.
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