Legal Opinion
Guercio v. Hertz Corp.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided November 23, 1976PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJasen, J.
Plaintiff Rosario Guercio rented an automobile from defendant Hertz Corporation and permitted a friend to operate the vehicle. Plaintiff was injured when, through the negligence of the driver, the rental car struck a highway abutment. In this action, plaintiff seeks to compel Hertz, as self-insurer of its rental fleet, to pay a judgment that plaintiff obtained against the driver. Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment was denied by Special Term. The Appellate Division reversed and directed the entry of judgment in favor of the plaintiff. We conclude that, pursuant to the terms of the rental…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Port Chester Electrical Construction Corp. v. AtlasNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Gochee v. WagnerNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Hinchey v. SellersNew York Court of Appeals · 1959
- Kalechman v. Drew Auto Rental, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1973
- Location Auto Leasing Corp. v. Lembo Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1970
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3Cited by28 opinions
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- Transport of New Jersey v. WatlerNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978
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