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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA JANET SOBEL, DANIEL DUGAN, Ph.D., LYDIA LEE,
AND MARK SINGER, individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated,

Plaintiffs,

vs.

THE HERTZ CORPORATION, a Delaware
corporation, ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY-WEST,
LLC, a Delaware LLC, and VANGUARD CAR RENTAL
USA, LLC, a Delaware LLC,

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CASE No.: 3:06-cv-00545 LRH-RAM





NOTICE OF CLASS CERTIFICATION
AND PROPOSED SETTLEMENT




TO:
ALL PERSONS WHO RENTED CARS FROM HERTZ AT THE LAS VEGAS OR RENO AIRPORTS DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 13, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND WERE CHARGED CONCESSION RECOVERY FEES BY HERTZ.




THIS LEGAL NOTICE MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

Why Should I Read This Notice?
What Is This Lawsuit About?
Who Is Covered By The Proposed Settlement?
What Are The Terms Of The Proposed Settlement?
What Do I Need To Do?
Can I Exclude Myself From The Settlement Class?
Who Represents Plaintiffs And The Settlement Class?
Why Do Plaintiffs’ Counsel Support The Settlement?
How Will Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s Fees Be Paid?
Will I Have To Pay Anything?
Will I Receive Any Monetary Compensation?
What Happens If The Settlement Is Approved By The Court?
What Happens If The Settlement Is Not Approved?
Where Can I Get Additional Information?
When and Where Is The Settlement Hearing?
WHY SHOULD I READ THIS NOTICE?
Available records indicate that you are a member of the Settlement Class in the above class action. Your rights may be affected by the proposed settlement of this lawsuit. If approved by the Court, the settlement will provide Settlement Class Members who register (pursuant to the procedures described in paragraph 5 below) with discounts on future rental(s) from Hertz. The proposed settlement is subject to Court approval at a Hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 17, 2011. Your rights to participate in the proposed settlement as well as to object to or comment on that settlement are described below. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE.

WHAT IS THIS LAWSUIT ABOUT?
Plaintiffs claim that during the period from October 13, 2003 through September 30, 2009, defendant The Hertz Corporation (“Hertz”) unlawfully charged Settlement Class Members an additional charge labeled “concession recovery fee” on car rentals at the Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada airports. Hertz denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to the proposed settlement in order to avoid further litigation.

WHO IS COVERED BY THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT?
You have been designated as a possible Settlement Class Member because records indicate that you rented one or more cars from Hertz at the Las Vegas or Reno airports during the period from October 13, 2003 through September 30, 2009 and were charged a concession recovery fee in connection with such rental(s). All such persons are members of the Settlement Class unless they exclude themselves as provided in paragraph 6, below.

WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT?
The following is a summary of the basic terms and conditions of the proposed settlement. You may view the complete Settlement Agreement and other relevant documents at www.NevadaCarRentalSettlement.com. If you do not have Internet access, you may request a copy of the Settlement Agreement from one of the Plaintiffs’ Counsel (whose addresses are listed in paragraph 7, below).

IN SUMMARY, THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS:

(A)
Benefits Available to Settlement Class Members Who Register

Settlement Class Members who rented from Hertz at the Las Vegas or Reno airports on 1 or 2 occasions during the Class Period are entitled to receive a certificate worth $10 toward a future Hertz rental. Settlement Class Members who rented on 3 or more occasions will receive a certificate worth $20 toward a future Hertz rental. The certificates will be valid for 18 months from date of issue on rentals at any Hertz location in the United States and may be used in addition to other discounts or coupons. Certificates may be transferred only to immediate family members (parents, children, spouses and legally recognized domestic partners) living at the same address. Rentals are subject to availability and standard rental qualifications. The certificates have no cash value.

In addition, subject to Court approval, Hertz has agreed not to oppose an application from Plaintiffs’ Counsel for fees and expenses as well as incentive awards to the Representative Plaintiffs, as described in paragraph 9, below.


(B)
Dismissal of Action and Release of Hertz

If the settlement is approved, the case will be dismissed and all Settlement Class Members will release any claims against Hertz that were asserted or could have been asserted in the case.





WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

(A)
IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN THE SETTLEMENT BENEFITS:

To obtain the settlement benefits, you must complete the registration form at www.NevadaCarRentalSettlement.com, which requires some basic information including the certificate registration number above your name on this Notice. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BY JULY 18, 2011 AT THE LATEST OR YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SETTLEMENT BENEFITS.


(B)
IF YOU WISH TO OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT OR TO PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSELS’ APPLICATION FOR FEES AND EXPENSES:

Any Settlement Class Member who wishes to object to the settlement and has not excluded himself or herself from the Class, must file a Notice of Objection with the Clerk, U.S. District Court, 400 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501. That Notice must be postmarked by April 8, 2011 for it to be considered and must briefly state the position(s) you wish to take with respect to the settlement and/or any related matters, such as counsels’ fee application. In addition, you must send a copy of that Notice to the following attorneys by that date:

David B. Zlotnick
[email protected]
Law Offices of David B. Zlotnick
625 Broadway, Suite 635
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-0331
Counsel for Plaintiffs
Peter S. Hecker
[email protected]
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Four Embarcadero Ctr., 17th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 434-9100
Counsel for Hertz


ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE SETTLEMENT MUST BEGIN WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “I OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN Sobel, et al. v. The Hertz Corporation, et al., Case No. 3:06-cv-00545 LRH-RAM, U.S. District Court, Reno, Nevada.” All objections must state the objector’s name, address, and telephone number, shall provide documents to establish membership in the Settlement Class, if possible, and shall provide a written statement of each objection asserted, including all grounds for the objection and reasons, if any, for requesting the opportunity to appear and be heard at the final approval hearing. You must sign the objection personally or by legal counsel.



CAN I EXCLUDE MYSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT CLASS?
Yes. Settlement Class Members may exclude themselves from the Settlement Class by logging on to www.NevadaCarRentalSettlement.com, providing the requested identifying information and checking the box that states that you wish to exclude yourself from the Settlement Class. You may also exclude yourself by writing to the following address, and signing your request personally or by legal counsel: Nevada Car Rental Litigation, P.O. Box 12786, San Diego, CA 92112-3786. If you exclude yourself, you will not receive any of the benefits of the settlement and you will not give up any claims that you might otherwise assert against Hertz. IF YOU WISH TO EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT CLASS, YOU MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION THAT IS POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 8, 2011.

WHO REPRESENTS PLAINTIFFS AND THE SETTLEMENT CLASS?
Plaintiffs and the Settlement Class are represented by the following attorneys in this matter:

Arthur Stock
[email protected]
Berger & Montague, PC
1622 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 875-3000
David B. Zlotnick
[email protected]
Law Offices of David B. Zlotnick
625 Broadway, Suite 635
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-0331
G. David Robertson
[email protected]
Robertson & Benevento
50 W. Liberty Street, Suite 600
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 329-5600
www.nvlawyers.com



WHY DO PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL SUPPORT THE SETTLEMENT?
Plaintiffs’ Counsel believe that the settlement, which was reached after years of litigation and extended mediation conducted by an experienced judge, reflects a reasonable and fair resolution of the claims asserted in this matter. The Defendants have vigorously contested the merits of Plaintiffs’ claims and the amount of damages, if any, that Settlement Class Members may be entitled to has not been determined. Counsel believe that the settlement fairly compromises the parties’ positions.

HOW WILL PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL’S FEES BE PAID?
Plaintiffs’ Counsel will petition for an award of fees and expenses to be paid by Defendants. You will not be responsible to pay any portion of their fees.

If this settlement with Hertz and related settlements affecting certain other car rental brands are approved, Plaintiffs’ Counsel will apply to the Court for a total award of attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses not to exceed $1,440,000, which application the Defendants have agreed not to oppose. In addition, the four Representative Plaintiffs will seek incentive awards, also to be paid by Defendants, in the total amount of up to $20,000.

Plaintiffs’ Counsel have worked on this matter for almost 4 years without being paid and they have advanced considerable amounts to pay for out-of-pocket expenses, including travel, hearing transcripts, expert consultants, etc. Plaintiffs’ Counsel reserve the right to seek a fee and expense award of up to $1,440,000 to compensate them for their time and expenses in representing the Settlement Class in this matter. The Court will ultimately determine whether counsel are entitled to a fee award and the appropriate amount of any such award. Neither the Representative Plaintiffs’ incentive awards nor any attorneys’ fee awarded by the Court or paid by Hertz will decrease or have any other effect on the relief to be provided under this settlement.

WILL I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING?
No. You are not required to pay anything in connection with the proposed settlement. However, if you choose to hire an attorney to represent you, you will be responsible for that attorney’s fees and expenses.

WILL I RECEIVE ANY MONETARY COMPENSATION?
No. The settlement does not provide Settlement Class Members with any money. The only compensation you are entitled to receive under the settlement are the certificates described in paragraph 4, above.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE SETTLEMENT IS APPROVED BY THE COURT?
If the settlement is approved, this case will be over (unless someone timely appeals). You will be entitled to receive the certificates described in paragraph 4 and will be prohibited from asserting any claims against Hertz that were or could have been brought in this case.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE SETTLEMENT IS NOT APPROVED?
If the settlement is not approved, the Settlement Agreement will be null and void and the parties will be returned to their prior positions in the litigation, which will then continue.

WHERE CAN I GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
The Settlement Agreement and certain other documents from the litigation are available at www.NevadaCarRentalSettlement.com. Or you may contact Plaintiffs’ Counsel with any questions.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SETTLEMENT HEARING?
While the Settlement Agreement received preliminary approval from the Court on November 23, 2010, the Settlement Agreement will only take effect if it receives final approval from the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate. The Settlement Hearing for final approval is scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 17, 2011, in Courtroom 5 at the United States Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501. You may attend if you desire, but need not do so. If you wish to be heard at the Hearing, you must file a Notice of Intent to Appear and Be Heard with the Clerk of the Court, United States District Court for the District of Nevada, 400 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501, Attn: Sobel, et al. v. The Hertz Corp. et al., No. 3:06-cv-00545 LRH-RAM. That Notice must be postmarked by April 8, 2011. In addition, by that date, you must send a copy of that Notice to the attorneys identified in paragraph 5, above.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING TO OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE COURT AND COUNSEL IN WRITING OF YOUR INTENTION TO DO SO, WITH YOUR WRITTEN OBJECTIONS AND REASONS THEREFOR, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR HERTZ CONCERNING THIS NOTICE OR THE LAWSUIT.
If you have questions, or if you would like more information about this Notice or this case,
you may contact Plaintiffs’ Counsel listed in paragraph 7, above.

Dated: February 1, 2011
/s/ Larry R. Hicks
Larry R. Hicks
United States District Judge
By Order of the Court


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