Legal Opinion
M.N. Dental Diagnostics, P.C. v. New York City Transit Authority
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 1, 2011PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*410It is well settled that “the No-Fault Law does not codify common-law principles; it creates new and independent statutory rights and obligations in order to provide a more efficient means for adjusting financial responsibilities arising out of automobile accidents” (Aetna Life & Cas. Co. v Nelson, 67 NY2d 169, 175 [1986]). Since it is undisputed that there existed no contract between plaintiff’s assignor and the New York City Transit Authority, the common carrier’s obligation to provide no-fault benefits arises out of the no-fault statute. Therefore, the three-year statute of limitations as…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Aetna Life & Casualty Co. v. NelsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
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