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Ochs v Trust (2006 NY Slip Op 50938(U))
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Decided on May 2, 2006
Supreme Court, Richmond County

12773/01
Judith N. McMahon, J.
On November 11, 2000, the plaintiff allegedly sustained injuries when a motor vehicle operated by defendant Philip M. Licitra and leased by defendant Frank Mannino collided with his automobile at the intersection of Jewett Avenue and Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York. Defendant Vaul Trust owned the vehicle that was leased by defendant Mannino. In July, 2001, the plaintiff commenced this action and issue was joined by the service of answers by the defendants. After the filing the Note of Issue, the parties have made various motions and cross-motions which are decided as follows:
Initially, the defendants move for summary judgment dismissing the complaint on the ground that the plaintiff did not sustain a serious injury within the meaning of Insurance Law

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