Little v. City of New York

OPINION OF THE COURT

Arthur W. Lonschein, J.

The plaintiff alleges that she was injured in a motor vehicle accident with a taxi owned by the defendant Song Cab Corporation (Song Cab) and driven by the defendant Puello, occasioned at least in part by a malfunctioning traffic light. The movant Welsbach Electric Corporation (Welsbach) has contracted with the City of New York to maintain such traffic lights, including the one at issue. It now moves for summary judgment. The motion is based on several grounds, including the contention that the movant owed no duty of care to the plaintiff or the cab…