A struggle at a Memphis truck stop led to a confrontation where a tow truck driver allegedly hurled a bag of human waste at a California trucker on March 4.
Dispute details: Truck driver Sevak Zadori parked without seeing pay-to-park signs and was quickly booted by A-1’s Towing. He paid for two days of parking but was confronted with his truck being hooked up for towing.
As arguments escalated, claims emerged that A-1's employee threw a bag containing feces at Zadori and later disconnected parts of his truck, reported WREG.
- The tow company allegedly demanded $30,000, threatening to increase the fee by $900 hourly.
- Police found the tow truck driver dismantling the truck, rendering it inoperable.
Claims of harassment and fear for safety arose as Zadori remained in his truck overnight to prevent towing. After the incident, Zadori had to seek another company to repair his truck.
Legal troubles: A-1’s Towing has a history of conflict with drivers, leading to a temporary suspension of their permit. They now face a hearing with the Memphis transportation commission.
A-1’s has also accused Memphis authorities of discrimination in a pending lawsuit, while the city council seeks clearer regulations for towing companies.
After intervention by the mayor’s office, the truck was released to Zadori, but the drive shaft was reported missing.