Metro Woman Wins $7.1 Million in Landmark Towing Lawsuit

A Kansas City woman has won a $7.1 million judgment in a landmark lawsuit against Haney’s Trucking and Tow, a tow company accused of predatory towing. The case, which dates back to 2022, centered on the illegal towing of her food truck, Crazy Tacos, from an unmarked, vacant lot.

Attorney Brianne Thomas said the truck was taken within 30 minutes—without the property owner's presence, a violation of Missouri law. The tow company later demanded thousands for its return, then held the vehicle for 699 days, attempting to transfer ownership.

A Jackson County jury awarded $6.9 million in punitive damages and $200,000 in compensatory damages.  Though the woman recovered her food truck, it was heavily damaged and unusable. Haney’s Trucking and Tow has reportedly shut down operations and changed names. The plaintiff’s attorneys vow to collect the full award and continue fighting illegal towing in Missouri. Source: https://www.yahoo.com