Robinson v. Hertz Corp.

The plaintiff, Corlyss Robinson, appeals from the trial court’s granting of summary judgment for the defendant, Hertz Corporation. The plaintiff leased an automobile from Hertz pursuant to a leasing agreement. While driving the leased auto, the plaintiff was involved in a collision with an unidentified driver. The plaintiff sought damages from Hertz under the leasing agreement for injuries she sustained in the collision. It was undisputed that Hertz operates under a certificate of self-insurance.

The trial court found, as a matter of law, that Hertz, being a self-insurer, was not required to…