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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2005

What Does the End of Vicarious Liability Mean?

Not clear on what the new legislation covers? Here's one attorney's analysis of how the highway bill's Graves amendment will impact the vehicle rental industry.

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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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NewsApril 8, 2004

House Snubs Amendment to Repeal Vicarious Liability

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a setback for the industry's federal tort reform efforts, the House on April 1 rejected a proposed transportation bill amendment aimed at repealing all state vicarious lia...

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NewsApril 14, 2003

Vicarious Liability Reform Effort Sets Sights on Washington

WASHINGTON D.C. -- A coalition of vehicle rental and leasing companies this month launched an aggressive lobbying campaign for federal legislation that would override state vicarious liability l...

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