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NewsFebruary 9, 2011

Hecker Co-Defendants Sentenced

And Denny Hecker himself is set to be sentenced Feb. 11 for his role in the fraud that cost auto lenders millions of dollars.

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NewsDecember 8, 2010

Lawsuit Filed to Block Avis Budget From Acquiring Dollar Thrifty

The plaintiffs’ complaint states that the acquisition will lessen competition, increase prices, reduce supply and negatively impact service.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2010

Anti-trust Lawsuit Filed to Prevent Hertz Acquisition of Dollar Thrifty

Two franchisees and a property owner have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Hertz Global Holdings Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. on Sept. 23 in the San Francisco Federal Court.

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ArticlesJune 28, 2010

Developments in Negligent Entrustment Law

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

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NewsJune 23, 2010

Enterprise to Pay $15 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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.

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NewsJune 23, 2010

Enterprise Reviews Procedures for Automobile Manufacturers’ Recalls

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.

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NewsJune 9, 2010

U-Haul Settles FTC Charges of Price Fixing

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.

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NewsMarch 10, 2010

Parents Sue Enterprise for Daughter's Death

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.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Purco v. Koenig and Its loss of Use Implications

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

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NewsFebruary 24, 2010

Hertz Wins U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

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

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