B-261274: Jan 16, 1996

A firm appealed the settlements of its two denied claims for reimbursement of rental car damages. GAO held that the claimant was not entitled to reimbursement of rental car damages, since it failed to provide sufficient evidence that: (1) the employees were negligent; and (2) its claims qualified under the rental agreement's exceptions. Accordingly, the claims were denied...

B-261274: Jan 16, 1996

The issue is whether the driver committed willful or wanton negligence when he left the keys in the ignition and the engine running in an unattended vehicle that was stolen. The issue is whether the employee was under the influence of alcohol when he drove off the side of the road. The standard is controlled by the law of the state in which the conduct occurred. Both settlements are affirmed on th...