Arrastia v. Sbordone

On April 26, 1992, an automobile driven by the defendant-appellant Louise Sbordone, having come to a complete stop behind the car of plaintiff-respondent Mario Arrastia on Second Avenue in Manhattan, was struck suddenly from behind by a taxicab and propelled into the rear of plaintiff’s car. The taxi drove from the scene shortly thereafter and the identity of the cab driver remains unknown. Plaintiff commenced this action seeking damages for severe personal injuries allegedly sustained in the accident.

Following the commencement of this lawsuit, plaintiff brought an uninsured motorist…