Lazo v. Dalton

The plaintiff, Steven S. Lazo (“Lazo”), commenced this action for money damages for bodily injury suffered as a result of defendant Nicole L. Dalton’s (“Dalton”) negligent operation of a motor vehicle on May 14,2007. After trial, a jury found in favor of Lazo and awarded $5,050.00 in damages. Dalton filed a motion for an offset in the amount of $6,860.00 pursuant to G.L.c. 90, §34M, the amount of personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits previously paid to Lazo by an automobile liability insurer. This motion was allowed, and the offset reduced the net award to Lazo to zero.

Dalton…