Freeman v. McCarthy, No. 118347 (Nov. 9, 2000)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION RE: MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Facts

These two cases arise from the same set of circumstances, an automobile accident that occurred on September 9, 1993. The complaints were filed by the plaintiffs pursuant to General Statutes § 52-592(a), the accidental failure of suit statute.1 The defendants have now filed motions for summary judgment on the grounds that the applicable statute of limitations, General Statutes § 52-584, has expired and that § 52-592 is inapplicable.

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