Crabtree v. Hertz Corp.

SMITH, Judge.

Appellants appeal orders of the trial court prorating the payment of a settlement negotiated between appellants and appellee Hertz Corporation, and the John-sons. The total settlement was $150,000, of which the trial court ordered appellants to pay $125,000 and Hertz to pay $25,000. Appellants contend Hertz should have been required to pay $100,000, based on liability insurance coverage provisions contained in *982a truck rental agreement entered into between Hertz and appellant Carpet Transport, Inc. We agree and therefore reverse.

This case arose out of an accident involving motor…