Jeong v. Jamieson

Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant Hertz Vehicles LLC is DENIED. Defendant has not established it is entitled to judgment in its favor based on the undisputed material facts proffered. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(p)(2).

In this action, Plaintiff alleges that he or she was injured in a collision that occurred on or about January 9, 2017 as a result of the negligence of Defendant Myles Jamieson, who was operating a vehicle allegedly owned by Defendant Hertz Vehicles LLC. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Hertz Vehicles LLC ("Defendant") negligently “maintained and entrusted” the vehicle “so as to cause a traffic collision” with Plaintiff’s vehicle. Compl. ¶ 10. Plaintiff seeks to hold Defendant vicariously liable as the owner of the vehicle and liable for Defendant’s own alleged negligence in maintaining and entrusting the vehicle. Plaintiff asserts a single cause of action against Defendant.

Defendant has moved for summary judgment. No party has opposed the motion.