Maida v. Velella

The genesis of the instant action was an automobile collision which occurred on October 24, 1981. On that date, the plaintiffs, Anthony and Anne Maida, were participants in a funeral procession that originated from the funeral home of the defendant Daniel George and Son, which is located in Kings County. The destination of the procession was the defendant Pine Lawn Memorial Park and Cemetery, located in Farmingdale, New York. The plaintiffs’ vehicle was one of eight or nine cars following the hearse, which was being driven by Daniel George, Jr., the manager of the funeral home.

The plaintiffs…