A lawsuit filed in December 2024 alleges that Palo Alto Councilwoman Pat Kamei had police arrest a tow truck driver who had legally towed her car, according to the Palo Alto Daily Post. The suit claims the arrest was retaliatory and that the tow was lawful under the property owner's authorization.
Operator takeaway
A city councilwoman allegedly had a tow driver arrested for a lawful tow — document every authorization and keep copies in the truck, because political power does not override property owner consent.