Calverton Park Towing Class Action Settlement
Calverton Park Towing Class Action Settlement
The City of Calverton Park agreed to a $465,000 settlement over allegations that it towed vehicles from private property without adequate notice or a hearing, then billed owners for the tow through so-called Special Tax Bills. If your vehicle was towed from private property in Calverton Park, Missouri between September 25, 2018, and June 26, 2025, for an alleged municipal nuisance ordinance violation, or you paid a Special Tax Bill for such a tow, you may be eligible for a cash payment. The claim deadline is September 4, 2026.
Settlement fund
$465,000
Common fund
Top payout
Varies by claim
Based on impound days, fees paid & tax bill amount
Claim deadline
Sep 4, 2026
36 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Sep 4, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- Your vehicle was towed from private property in Calverton Park, Missouri between September 25, 2018, and June 26, 2025, for an alleged violation of a municipal nuisance ordinance (Class 1).
- You paid the City of Calverton Park a Special Tax Bill for a vehicle towed from private property for an alleged nuisance ordinance violation during that same period (Class 2).
- Excluded: The judge presiding over the case; the City of Calverton Park and its officers, directors, agents, and employees.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-800-792-1466, or visit CalvertonParkClassAction.com.
What happened
Plaintiffs sued the City of Calverton Park and Code Enforcement Officer Sean Gibbons, alleging that the City towed vehicles from private property without giving owners notice or an opportunity to challenge the tow beforehand. Plaintiffs claim vehicles were towed only because they had no license plates or expired plates, even though the vehicles posed no other risk, and that the City's follow-up "Special Tax Bills" assessed after a tow were irrational and violated due process rights.
The City of Calverton Park and Officer Gibbons deny any wrongdoing or liability of any kind. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and time of continued litigation. As part of the settlement, the City has also agreed to amend its nuisance ordinances so vehicles are no longer classified as "derelict" solely for expired or missing plates, to limit how much it can charge in Special Tax Bills, and to give residents a hearing before a neutral party before a vehicle is towed.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
Your vehicle must have been towed from private property in Calverton Park between September 25, 2018, and June 26, 2025, for an alleged nuisance ordinance violation, or you paid a Special Tax Bill tied to such a tow during that period.
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2. Tally up your claim
If you recovered your vehicle, your payment is calculated from the number of days it was impounded, plus any Release Fees paid to the City and any towing or storage fees paid to the tow lot. If you never recovered your vehicle, you may receive a set amount to compensate you for its loss. Special Tax Bill claims are based on the amount you actually paid. The notice does not disclose a fixed per-claimant cap.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at CalvertonParkClassAction.com by September 4, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form (postmarked by September 4, 2026) to the Settlement Administrator. You can request a mailed Claim Form by calling 1-800-792-1466 or emailing CalvertonParkClassAction@atticusadmin.com.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the September 18, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. If there are no appeals, payments should be sent approximately 70 days after the Final Approval Order. The appeal process can take a year or more. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Jun 22, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Passed
- Sep 4, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Sep 18, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (11:00 a.m. CT, Courtroom 16 North, Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse, St. Louis, MO) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before the Honorable Sarah E. Pitlyk in Courtroom 16 North, Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 South Tenth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. The Court may move the hearing, so check CalvertonParkClassAction.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is a non-reversionary common fund. Attorneys' fees and expenses, service awards, and settlement administration costs come out of the $465,000 fund before payments are calculated for class members.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the September 18, 2026 Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. If valid claims exceed what remains of the fund, payments will be reduced on a pro rata basis.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Your payment depends on your circumstances. If you recovered your vehicle, it is calculated from the number of days it was impounded plus any Release Fees and towing or storage fees you paid. If you never recovered your vehicle, you may receive a set amount for its loss. If you paid a Special Tax Bill, your payment is based on the amount you paid. The notice does not disclose a fixed per-claimant cap; if valid claims exceed the $465,000 fund, payments may be reduced pro rata.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
You may be asked to submit documentation showing you owned the towed vehicle or paid the Special Tax Bill. If your Claim Form is incomplete, the Settlement Administrator may contact you for more information, and failing to provide it could result in your claim being denied.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
Yes. You can still submit a Claim Form online at CalvertonParkClassAction.com or by mail even if you did not receive a mailed notice, since the City records used for notice may be incomplete. Call 1-800-792-1466 with questions.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the settlement, you release all claims related to the towing of your vehicle, the notice (or lack of notice) before the tow, and any Special Tax Bill against the City of Calverton Park and Officer Gibbons. To keep your right to sue separately, you must mail a written exclusion request postmarked by June 22, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments are expected after the Court's September 18, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. If there are no appeals, payments should be sent about 70 days after the Final Approval Order; an appeal can add a year or more.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with City of Calverton Park, Atticus Administration (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Maureen Hanlon of ArchCity Defenders, Inc., Brianna Coppersmith of ArchCity Defenders, Inc., and Lee Camp of ArchCity Defenders, Inc. The case is Reise, et al. v. City of Calverton Park, et al., Case No. 4:23-cv-01335-SEP, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division before the Honorable Sarah E. Pitlyk. Class representatives are Christina Reise, Michael White, Sharon Jones, Alan Miller, and Jessica Smith. City of Calverton Park denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
