Pigott v. Field

The defendants’ present appeals, like those taken by them previously in these actions (10 AD 2d 99), pose questions concerning the effect to be given determinations of the Workmen’s Compensation Board as a bar to recovery in personal injury actions.

The complaints allege that plaintiffs suffered their injuries while they were passengers in a motor vehicle owned by decedent Meacham and operated by decedent Buys with the knowledge and consent of Meacham, and that their injuries were caused by Buys’ negligent driving. Plaintiffs and decedents were on their way from New York City to perform in a…