Hall v. Enterprise Leasing Co.

OPINION

By the Court,

Maupin, J.:

In this appeal, we consider whether statutory liability coverage provided by the short-term lessor of a motor vehicle is implicated when a plaintiff accepts a formal offer of judgment in the amount of other primary liability coverage available to the short-term lessee. We also consider when a short-term lessee of an automobile may validly waive coverage provided by the short-term lessor.

FACTS

Mr. Goc Ono, a short-term lessee customer of respondent Enterprise Leasing Company, negligently injured appellant Jeffery Hall while driving a rental vehicle. Ono carried…