Casanova v. Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corp.

Petitioner has applied for an order pursuant to section 618 of the Insurance Law authorizing the commencement of an action against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by petitioner in a “ hit and run ” accident. Compliance with the requirements of section 608 (subd. [b], cl. [2]) of the Insurance Law is claimed on the basis of affidavits of petitioner and his attorneys that the accident was reported to the police within 24 hours of the occurrence. The name and shield number of one of the patrolmen on the scene is submitted…