Estate of Okhotnitskaya v. Lezameta-Benalcaz

DANIEL P. MECCA, P.J.S.C.

This matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident on or about October 5, 2005, in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. A vehicle operated by defendant Carlos Lezameta (“defendant Lezameta” or “Lezameta”), an uninsured driver, struck Galina Okhotnitskaya, the decedent. As a result of the injuries sustained, Ms. Okhotnitskaya passed away some time thereafter. In an effort to prove defendant Lezameta liable for his actions and to recover for damages incurred, the decedent’s estate, as well as Lilia Gazarkh, decedent’s daughter, (collectively herein “plaintiffs”) commenced the instant…