Last Updated 26 mins ago

Hundreds of customers are suing The Hertz Corporation after being arrested following false claims that their rental cars were stolen. In June, it was reported that over 200 customers had filed lawsuits against the company. Customers are suing for emotional and mental damages after false accusations that led to their arrest and, in some cases, jail time.

At the start of June, a judge ruled that 89 cases could go to state courts. Many customers have successfully had the charges removed after proving they had rented the cars legitimately. However, none of these customers should have ever been in this position in the first place, so what happened?

Horror Stories

Imagine picking up and paying for a rental car around 7 pm, heading out for the evening, and then being arrested around 11 pm for allegedly stealing that same rental car. A former Federal Agent in Oklahoma at a gas station found himself in this exact situation. After detaining the man, officers held him for an hour before discovering he had indeed rented the vehicle.

Before allowing him to leave, officers said if pulled over, he would likely find himself arrested again. This was because the plate would still register the vehicle as stolen. And as crazy as this man’s story is, it has a happy ending compared to some. Upon returning the car the following day, Hertz refunded him.

Over Half A Year In Jail

Julius Burnside, another falsely accused customer, ended up spending seven months in jail after...

Read Full Story: https://www.traveloffpath.com/hertz-under-fire-after-hundreds-of-customers-ar...