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Rental car company’s use of global positioning system (GPS) in Co...

Rental car company’s use of global positioning system (GPS) in Conn. landed it in court. State’s Consumer Protection Dept. said it was investigating complaint by James Turner, who sued Acme Rent-A-Car in New Haven when company used GPS in…

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minivan Turner had rented to clock his speed and billed him $150 for each of 3 speeding violations. Company’s lawyer said it fines motorists for driving faster than 79 mph for 2 min. or longer but Turner’s lawyer said he drove 78 mph on 2 of the 3 occasions. Company’s lawyer said rental contracts inform potential customers about GPS use.