People v. Alamo Rent a Car, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Chief Judge Kaye.

Directed at ending discrimination by car rental companies against young drivers, General Business Law § 391-g specifies that it is unlawful to refuse to rent motor vehicles to persons 18 or over solely on the basis of age "provided that insurance coverage for persons of such age is available.” Is the New York Automobile Insurance Plan (NYAIP) "available” insurance coverage within the meaning of the statute? We agree with the trial court and Appellate Division that claimed shortcomings in NYAIP’s coverage are of no consequence under General Business Law §…