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.
Read More →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.
Read More →Legislation that would cap potential vicarious liability awards was recently introduced in the provincial Legislative Assembly.
Read More →A Florida Court of Appeals prohibits vehicle rental company liability when there is no negligence.
Read More →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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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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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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