Three Trucking Companies Sue A-1 Towing For $5 Million
Three trucking companies in Memphis have filed a lawsuit against A-1's Towing, a local company, accusing them of deceitful tactics to unfairly target truck drivers. |
RICO Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed on March 4th, 2024, seeks $5 million in damages and alleges that A-1's Towing and its owner, Colton Ahmad Cathey, violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) through several practices.
These practices include interfering with commerce by using threats, violence, fraud, and violating towing regulations. The lawsuit also accuses them of creating fake parking areas to specifically target truck drivers. Furthermore, the lawsuit details examples of alleged harassment by A-1's employees, including using loud honking and rocking trucks to disrupt sleep, and intimidating drivers with armed employees in bulletproof vests.
Denies Claims
A-1's Towing denies all accusations and has filed a countersuit against the city of Memphis claiming discrimination. This lawsuit brings attention to wider concerns within the trucking industry about predatory towing practices. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how towing companies operate in Memphis, and potentially beyond.