Chen v. Century Motor Leasing, Inc.

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Bayne, J.), entered December 12, 2006, which, upon a jury verdict on the issue of liability, is in favor of the defendants and against him, in effect, dismissing the complaint.

Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.

Contrary to the plaintiffs contentions, under the facts of this case, the trial court did not err in refusing to charge the jury on provisions of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1163 (e) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 49 CFR 392.22 (see…