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Florida Appeals Court Reinforces Employer Liability Under Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Despite Use Restrictions

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A recent decision from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of Florida’s “dangerous instrumentality” doctrine, reminding employers that having company vehicle policies alone may not be enough to avoid...more

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Massachusetts High Court Finds Federal Law Exempts Dealers From Liability For Loaner Vehicles

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently joined a majority of other courts in holding that the Graves Amendment, 49 U.S.C. § 30106 – which generally protects rental car companies from being held vicariously...more

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