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NewsFebruary 1, 2008

NY Appeals Court Upholds Vicarious Liability Repeal

In a major victory for the vehicle renting and leasing industry, a New York appellate court has upheld the Graves Amendment as constitutional and valid.

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NewsDecember 19, 2007

Florida Court Upholds Graves Amendment – Again

The positive ruling on the Graves Amendment's constitutionality is the second time that Florida's Third District Court of Appeals has upheld the authority of the federal law.

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NewsDecember 5, 2007

Vicarious Liability Reform Advances in Alberta

Legislation that would cap potential vicarious liability awards was recently introduced in the provincial Legislative Assembly.

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NewsOctober 17, 2007

Graves Amendment Upheld in Florida

A Florida Court of Appeals prohibits vehicle rental company liability when there is no negligence.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2007

TRALA Defends Industry Position in Vicarious Liability Cases

TRALA supports Vanguard's position in the appeal of Garcia v. Vanguard and is working with an international coalition in seeking the elimination of liability without fault in Alberta, Canada.

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Articlesby Chris BrownAugust 1, 2007

What Happened in Vegas...

Should be broadcast to every RAC in America.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

The New ACRA: Going to Bat for You

The primary objective of the American Car Rental Association is to fight for sensible legislation affecting the car rental industry on a local, state and national level.

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NewsAugust 16, 2005

Highway Bill Rids Industry of Vicarious Liability

MONTGOMERY, Ill. --- President George W. Bush on Aug. 10 signed the federal highway bill, which included an amendment eliminating vicarious liability for the vehicle renting and leasing industries. The law took effect immediately.

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NewsJuly 30, 2005

Highway Bill to End RAC Vicarious Liability

WASHINGTON D.C. --- The U.S. Congress last week approved legislation aimed at ending the practice of holding vehicle renting and leasing companies liable for the accidents of their customers or lessees.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2004

Federal Tort Reform Efforts Focus on Transportation Bill

The battle to repeal or limit vicarious liability is still being waged in New York and Connecticut at the state level, but federal reform efforts may hold the most promise.

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