In Thayer v. Randy Marion Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, LLC, No. 21-10744 (11th Cir. Apr. 13, 2022), the Eleventh Circuit held that a dealership which provided a “loaner” vehicle to customers while their vehicle was in service was shielded from vicarious liability by the Graves Amendment, finding the dealership owned the vehicle, was engaged in the trade or business of renting or leasing motor vehicles, committed no negligence or criminal wrongdoing, and rented or leased the vehicle to the customers for consideration. Read more here.
