Dorsey v. Yantambwe
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
WlSNER, J.
This wrongful death action, which arises from a single-car accident in the Town of Preble involving a vehicle rented in the District of Columbia, presents a choice of law issue. Although New York was the place of the alleged tort, all other significant contacts are with Virginia and the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs contend that the law of New York applies, and they seek to hold the rental car company, defendant Rapid Rentals, Inc.- (Rapid Rentals), vicariously liable for the alleged negligence of the driver, defendant Nicos K. Yantambwe, pursuant to Vehicle…
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