Whitten v. Vehicle Removal Corp.

OPINION

JAMES, Justice.

After appellant Russell Whitten’s car was towed from his apartment complex, he sued the towing company, appellee Vehicle Recovery Corp. (VRC). The trial court rendered a take-nothing judgment on all of Whitten’s claims. In two issues, Whitten generally contends the trial court erred in ruling that his cause of action pursuant to the Texas Transportation Code is preempted by federal law. In a third issue, Whitten complains the court erred in granting VRC’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on Whitten’s contract claim. We affirm.

Background

While Whitten was on…