Philadelphia v. Hertz Corp.

CHALFIN, J.,

These are actions in assumpsit brought by the City of Philadelphia against the Hertz Corporation, Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. and National Car Rental System, Inc. They were consolidated and tried together before this court sitting without a jury.

Hertz, Avis and National are in the business of renting motor vehicles throughout the country and axe the three largest in the industry. In addition to renting cars out of private locations, the companies also conduct car rental operations and store vehicles at most major airports throughout the nation, including Philadelphia…