Paulino v. Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

David Elliot, J.

Petitioners seek an order pursuant to Insurance Law § 5218, granting permission to commence an action against respondent Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC).

Petitioners were involved in a motor vehicle accident on June 27, 2000. The driver of the other vehicle left the scene of the accident, leaving behind his girlfriend, who identified herself to the police as Maria Gonzalez. The driver left on the pretext of getting help, but did not return.

*888In support of their petition, petitioners initially provided no information, but merely set…