Hertz reaches settlement in false arrest lawsuits

The Lee County-based company will pay more than $150 million to drivers after it filed incorrect police reports leading to arrests.

Hertz reaches settlement in false arrest lawsuits. (File photo)
Hertz reaches settlement in false arrest lawsuits. (File photo)
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The Hertz Corp. has agreed to pay $168 million to settle lawsuits brought by hundreds of customers alleging the Lee County rental car giant reported vehicles stolen while the drivers were in good standing.

 

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