04/23/2026
A strong outcome for the rental industry.
The New York Court of Appeals ruled in Second Child v. Edge Auto, Inc., confirming that rental companies are not required to provide primary insurance coverage beyond state minimums.
TRALA and the The American Car Rental Association supported the case through a joint amicus brief. The decision reinforces the role of the Graves Amendment and provides helpful clarity on how federal and state laws apply to rental vehicle liability.
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