False Bankruptcy Filings Used by Hundreds of Drivers to Avoid Impound Fees

Chicago area drivers who tried to avoid paying impound fees for their vehicles allegedly participated in a bazaar scheme that included filing false bankruptcy petitions.  Local and state investigators found a significant number of “pro-se” bankruptcy filings (individuals who filed without an attorney) after the U.S. Trustee’s Office identified over 1,000 filings were completed.  Most [...]