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L.A. kept charging him more for a parking ticket — even after it was dismissed
- Cook won a court ruling that the citation was improperly issued, ending the original dispute.
- After the ruling, Cook sought repayment of court costs, triggering a new cycle of notices and higher fees.
- LADOT reported receipt of documents and began a waiver process for the citation per the court order.
- Cook faced a sequence of escalating amounts as notices multiplied and payment demands grew.
- The dispute began when Cook parked Dec. 2024 near North Broadway and was charged for a red-zone violation.
- Cook appealed the ticket twice before a judge ruled the citation was improper.
- Cook’s effort to recover costs included mailing court documents and a formal demand for payment.
- Officials said electronic filings were not accepted, contributing to delays in resolving the case.
- By March 2026, the department confirmed receipt of court records and moved to waive the citation.
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