Epstein v. Mediterranean Motors, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Niehoff, J.
This is an exceptionally tragic case. On March 12, 1978, at approximately 12:30 p.m., plaintiff Rhonda Epstein, age seven, and her father, plaintiff Lawrence Epstein, were loading or unloading the trunk of the Epstein car on 21st Drive near 20th Lane, Brooklyn. Suddenly, a new, light-green Fiat owned by defendant sped into the block and struck them. The Fiat then struck the Epstein vehicle which in turn struck plaintiff Elizabeth Epstein, Lawrence’s wife and Rhonda’s mother. As a result of the accident, Rhonda became a spastic quadriplegic with brain damage.…
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