"I do not think it is that clear-cut, even for car rentals" Well, it is that clear cut. As the article notes there is a law which unambiguously states that car

"I do not think it is that clear-cut, even for car rentals" Well, it is that clear cut. As the article notes there is a law which unambiguously states that car rental agencies are not liable in this scenario: http://gregjohnson89.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/vicarious-liability-for-rental-and-leasing-companies-the-graves-amendment/ http://gregjohnson89.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/vicarious-liab... As the article further notes, the only question is whether a loophole in the law's definition may cause Ms. Fong to not qualify as a car rental entity.