Renting, Leasing Group Seeks to Cut 'Vicarious Liability' Awards

From: Transport Topics | Date: January 19, 2004| Author: Wlazlowski, Tiffany | Copyright information

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association said it would push for federal legislation to override laws in some states that allow the owner of a commercial vehicle to be sued if the driver is involved in an accident, despite acknowledging that it had not yet found a legislative vehicle for it.

Trala President Peter Vroom told a group of TRANSPORT TOPICS editors and reporters Jan. 12 that his trade association would seek the legislation to protect rental carriers nationwide.

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