Amanda Ogle's car was stolen in Seattle in 2017, and when police recovered it, a towing company charged her $21,684 to get it back, sparking a year-long fight that was covered by The Seattle Times and eventually became the plot of the film Tow starring Rose Byrne, according to KUOW. The case became a symbol of predatory towing practices targeting crime victims.
Operator takeaway
A $21,684 tow bill on a stolen car became a Hollywood movie — when your pricing practices are dramatic enough to inspire a film, the legislative response is guaranteed to follow.