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Equipment rental companies may unlawfully and automatically add up to 10% to their prices as a "Damage Waiver".
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Unfair and Deceptive Services
- Over Charge
- Excessive or Unauthorized Fees
Product or Service
- Equipment Rental
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
Investigation and potential class action against equipment rental comanies such as Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, NES Rentals and United Rentals. This investigation is based on consumer reports that these large equipment rental companies may typically charge a "Damage Waiver" that may cost more than 10% of the price of the rental. Usually, the "Damage Waiver" charge is automatically assessed on tools or equipment rented by the customer.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation | Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation rents tools and equipment. |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI) | United Rentals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a rental equipment company in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. |
| NES Rentals | NES Rentals, as the name suggests, rents equipment. |