City of Chicago v. Hertz Commercial Leasing Corp.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal by the City of Chicago brings before us three suits, consolidated in the trial court, against Hertz Commercial Leasing Corporation, Avis Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc., and Chrysler Leasing Corporation (defendants). The City sought to recover payment of fines for alleged parking ordinance violations by cars owned by defendants. Defendants Hertz and Avis are in the business of renting motor vehicles to the general public. Defendant Chrysler owns vehicles which were leased to defendant Avis and used by Avis as part of its…