Hertz Corp. v. McCray

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Appellant Hertz Corporation appeals the order of the state court directing verdict for appellee Ida McCray in a bench trial.

Appellee rented a car from appellant, and elected to purchase an optional loss/damage waiver. This waiver, in effect, provided that appellant waive any claim , against appellee for loss or damage to its rental car unless it results from, inter alia, “the use of the car, with [appellee’s] permission, by persons other than authorized operators.”

Appellant brought suit against appellee for damages to the rental vehicle. Appellee admitted, during her…