Originally Posted by
davew277
Oops, I never answered your question about a course of action...
Hertz has it written into their contracts and terms of service that they are in no way liable for consequential damages due to not having a car for you (even for prepaid and guaranteed reservations). So it is highly unlikely that you can recover any money from Hertz for your issue.
OP here again. I would assume the California Civil Code trumps Hertz's terms and conditions?
California Civil code 1936 (j) (2)
A rental company shall not engage in any unfair .... conduct, including
conduct such as, but not limited to, refusing to honor the renter's
reservation
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa...201320140AB359