Brown v. Crawford

The primary question presented on this motion is whether subdivision 1 of section 673 of the Insurance Law (art XVII, commonly known as the "no-fault” act) limits the right of the operator of a motorcycle injured in a collision with an automobile to maintain an action for personal injuries.

Plaintiff, the operator of a motorcycle, and defendant, the owner and operator of an automobile, were involved in an accident. Plaintiff instituted this action to recover for personal injuries and property damage due to the alleged negligent operation of defendant’s automobile. Plaintiff now moves pursuant…