Alameda County Towing Settlement – Claim Up to $1,000

If you had your vehicle towed by Private Property Impound, Inc. (PPI) from a private property in Alameda County, California, between January 1, 2017 and July 23, 2019, you may be eligible to submit a claim for reimbursement for the amount you paid to recover your vehicle, or receive up to $1,000 if you did not recover it, from a class action settlement.

Private Property Impound, Inc. has agreed to pay restitution to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The lawsuit alleged that PPI unlawfully towed vehicles from private properties in Alameda County during the specified period.

Who is eligible for a settlement payout?

You are a class member if:

• Your vehicle was towed by Private Property Impound, Inc. (PPI), or by an agent or employee of PPI between January 1, 2017 and July 23, 2019.
• The tow took place from a private property located in Alameda County, California.

How much will my payment be?

• Class members that recovered their towed vehicle may receive up to the full amount paid plus interest.
• Class members that did not recover their towed vehicle may receive up to $1,000.

How to claim a towing settlement payment

To claim a benefit, you must submit a claim by the deadline of June 28, 2025. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form, fill it out, and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: California v. Private Property Impound Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134

Required information on claim form

• Claim ID and PIN from settlement notice required to submit an online claim.
• The claim form also requests the following vehicle information:
• Make, model, color, license plate, and VIN of vehicle towed
• The amount paid to recover the vehicle (if applicable)

Payout options

Approved claimants will receive a check mailed to the address provided.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 28, 2025

When is the California v. Private Property Impound, Inc. payout date?

Settlement payments will be issued to approved claimants after claim processing is complete.

Why did this towing lawsuit and settlement happen?

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Private Property Impound, Inc. alleging that the company unlawfully towed vehicles from private properties in Alameda County between January 1, 2017 and July 23, 2019. The settlement was reached to provide restitution to car owners who may have been affected by these alleged unlawful tows.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website Home Page
2. Official Settlement Website FAQ Page