Deep Dive Into the Graves Amendment Defense for Renters of Motor Vehicles

August 2024

The Graves Amendment Defense for Renters of Motor Vehicles

In a “Deep Dive” article published by International Risk Management Institute, Timothy Thornton and Kathryn Camerlengo discuss the Graves Amendment. This 2005 law abolishes vicarious liability of businesses as the owner of the motor vehicle. It applies to businesses that rent or lease motor vehicles who are sued for the negligent driving of their renters. This is an important risk management consideration for businesses such as automobile rental companies and automobile lessors, and renters or lessors of trucks and trailers used in trucking and motor carrier businesses.
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Daily Journal Reports on Successful Motion for Summary Judgment in $30 Million Palimony Claim


As reported by Daily Journal Top Verdicts, Managing Partner Michael Eisenbaum obtained a Motion for Summary Judgment for the firm’s Defendant/Decedent client.


Plaintiff filed a complaint against the firm’s client as Successor Trustee of the Decedent’s trust, claiming entitlement to $30 million in financial support. Eisenbaum proved during the alleged time the Plaintiff was providing companionship to the Decedent in exchange for financial support, Plaintiff and Decedent were not cohabitating, and therefore, did not meet the legal requirements for palimony. Learn more about the case.



Best Lawyers Names John Duffy and

Timothy Thornton to 2025 List  

John Duffy and Timothy Thornton were recognized on the Best Lawyers® 2025 list for their work in insurance law. This marks Duffy’s third consecutive year and Thornton’s fifteenth consecutive year being ranked by Best Lawyers. 

Timothy Thornton and Kathryn Camerlengo Appointed to Leadership Roles with ABA TIPS


Timothy Thornton and Kathryn Camerlengo have been appointed to multiple roles for the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) 2024–25 bar year in recognition of their talent and commitment to the Section. TIPS is the ABA’s home for emerging issues and technologies in tort, trial and insurance law. Learn more about their roles.

Inside the Valley Names Gray•Duffy to Top Law Firms List


Gray•Duffy was recognized on Los Angeles Business Journal: Inside the Valley’s Top Law Firms list for 2024. The list included firms from the San Fernando, Conejo, Simi, Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys.


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Jonathan Semerjian, Stephan Mihalovits and Samantha Kim onsite with client Los Angeles Metro for attorney training.

Supporting client Bragg Companies’ Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Industry Hills Golf Club.

Gray•Duffy staff enjoyed a night out at Dodger Stadium, celebrating an 11-2 win.

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