Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1257

Customers allege Hertz had them falsely arrested: "Just terrifying"

The car rental giant, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, insists virtually all of the claims are "meritless" and says they should not be allowed to proceed for various technical reasons.

Hertz customers: We were arrested, jailed over false theft reports

More people have come forward to claim they were accused, arrested and even jailed after Hertz reported cars they had legitimately rented were stolen.

Hertz ordered to release data on number of renters it accuses of theft

The company already faces 230 claims by people who allege they were falsely arrested for stealing rental cars based on erroneous reports from Hertz.

Man arrested on cruise ship is latest to be accused of stealing Hertz car

"I am one of their best customers. And here I am sitting in jail," Hertz customer Charles Doucette said.

Senators call for probes into Hertz after CBS News reports on alleged false arrests

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are calling for investigations into the false arrest allegations and consolidation in the rental car industry.

Chris Rock says he's still "processing" Will Smith slap

Rock returned to the stage Wednesday night in Boston for the first time since the Oscars.

CBS Evening News, March 29, 2022

Russia says it will curb assault near Kyiv; High school athlete raises $13,000 to help best friend after football accident

NASA astronaut heading home after record flight

Mark Vande Hei credits frequent chats with family, exercise and meditation for staying on an even keel.

House Jan. 6 committee chair says gap in Trump phone log is "concerning"

CBS News and The Washington Post reported on a 7 ½-hour gap in Trump's phone log from Jan. 6, 2021, which included the period when rioting took place at the Capitol.

Goat hitches a ride on horse

Arret the goat likes to hitch a ride on top of Bouge the horse – a unique display of friendship they started a few weeks ago on a farm in British Columbia, Canada.