In re the Arbitration between Cuzdey & American Motorists Insurance

Staley, Jr., J. P.

On February 28, 1971, petitioner, Terence Cuzdey, aged 17 years,' was struck by an automobile while he was walking along Route ¡5 in the Town of Colonie, Albany County." The automobile which was identified as a white 1962 or 1963 Chevrolet Impala failed to stop, and thereby petitioner was a victim of a hit-and-run driver. The police investigated the accident and promptly filed a report. At the time of the accident, petitioner’s father was the named insured in a family automobile policy issued by appellant.

On March ;16, 1973, while petitioner was conferring with his attorney…