Tagged lawsuits

Developments in Negligent Entrustment Law

By Michael LaPlaca, June 2010 in Fleet Insurance, Rental Operations

Are increases in negligent entrustment lawsuits a result of injured plaintiffs blocked by the Graves Amendment?

Enterprise Reviews Procedures for Automobile Manufacturers’ Recalls

June 23, 2010

The issue of how rental car companies handle manufacturers’ recalls has been put in the spotlight following the resolution last week of a lawsuit in Alameda County, Calif.

Enterprise to Pay $15 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

June 23, 2010

The rental car company’s Capitola, Calif., branch was accused of negligence in handling a vehicle safety recall of a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which was involved in a fatal traffic accident of two women.

U-Haul Settles FTC Charges of Price Fixing

June 9, 2010 in Legislative

The Federal Trade Commission’s complaint alleges that on several occasions between 2006 and 2008, U-Haul tried to increase rates for one-way truck rentals by privately and publicly communicating with Budget. The proposed settlement order against U-Haul and its parent company, AMERCO, bars them from colluding or inviting collusion for 20 years.

Parents Sue Enterprise for Daughter's Death

March 10, 2010 in Legislative, Rental Operations

The lawsuit claims that Enterprise's negligence for allowing a third party to rent a vehicle for an unqualified driver was “a direct and proximate cause” of Bethany Payne's death.

Purco v. Koenig and Its loss of Use Implications

By Chris Brown, March 2010 in Fleet Insurance, Legislative

A Colorado Appellate Court clears the way for recovery of loss of use damages and administrative fees.

Hertz Wins U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

February 24, 2010 in Legislative

The ruling overturns a lower court ruling that held Hertz to a California class action lawsuit in state court as opposed to federal court.

Judge Affirms Halcro Settlement; Avis to Appeal

January 27, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition, Legislative

A U.S. District judge affirms the $16 million in damages a jury awarded to Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro in a case involving violation of the franchise agreement.

Enterprise Sued in Rental Car Deaths Lawsuit

January 27, 2010 in Legislative, Rental Operations

The lawsuit alleges that the rental company supplied a 2006 Ford Expedition that lacked the manufacturer's factory-installed anti-rollover system, which automatically applies the brakes when the vehicle starts to fishtail.