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Trial Lawyers Seek Supreme Court Review of Graves Law

Graves Law, originally passed in 2005, prohibits states from imposing vicarious liability on non-negligent owners of rented and leased vehicles. A group of lawyers recently filed a petition for review and responses to the petition are due by Oct. 21.

Texas CDW Legislation Defeated

Legislation that would have imposed unnecessarily strict requirements on vehicle rental companies that sell Collision Damage Waivers (CDWs) has been defeated through the work of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA).

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Graves Law

In Vargas v. Enterprise Leasing Co., the Florida Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff's argument that Florida statutes that set caps on vicarious liability are "financial responsibility laws" that are preserved by the Graves Law.

TRALA Questions Policy Change in Virginia Vehicle Rental Tax

The DMV rule states that motor vehicle renters should collect 10 percent rental tax on items such as parking tickets, delivery charges, pickup charges, recovery charges, pass through charges, transportation charges and third party service charges, because DMV considers these items to be part of the gross proceeds from the rental.

Coalition Succeeds in Effort to Stop Repeal of Graves Law

The TRALA, other industry associations, rental companies and vehicle manufacturers formed a diverse coalition, which stood in opposition Congressman Braley’s amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 to repeal the Graves Law.

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