Legal Opinion

In re the Arbitration between New York City Transit Authority

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided August 20, 1979PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Shapiro, J.

The issue in this case, not yet passed on by an appellate court, is whether the New York City Transit Authority (the authority) must provide "uninsured motorists coverage” for its passengers, and others, injured as a result of the operation of its vehicles. We hold that such coverage is required and therefore affirm Special Term’s denial of the authority’s application to restrain the arbitration sought by respondents.

FACTS

On May 19, 1977 the respondents were passengers on a bus owned by the City of New York which was leased to and operated by the authority. The…

2Cited by11 opinions

  1. Spring Valley Gardens Associates v. MarreroAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
  2. Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority v. EvansAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
  3. Nassau Insurance v. GuarascioAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
  4. In re the Arbitration between Country-Wide Insurance & ManningAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
  5. In re the Arbitration between Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority & EvansNew York Supreme Court · 1983

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