McGill v. Winnins

JAMES C. GULOTTA, Judge Pro Tempore.

This case arises from an automobile accident involving a rental car. We reverse the trial court’s finding of liability on the part of the automobile rental agency.

On June 6, 1987 a collision occurred between Melvin J. Winnins and Wallace E. McGill. Winnins had rear-ended McGill’s vehicle while driving a Budget rental car. The rental car’s lessee was Venessa Ether-idge. Winnins was not listed as an additional driver or an insured under the terms of the rental agreement. McGill filed suit for damages sustained in this collision. Named as defendants were…