Biette v. Baxter

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sweeney, J.

On this appeal, we are concerned with a single question of law. Does subdivision 2 of section 673 of the Insurance Law authorize a lien on these undisputed facts? Plaintiff was injured when his motorcycle was in a collision with an automobile owned and operated by defendant Baxter. Plaintiff received medical treatment for the injuries sustained, including surgical installation of a femoral compression *482plate in his right leg. The plate was manufactured and distributed by defendants Zimmer USA, Inc., and ZimmerPete, Inc., and we will refer to them hereafter as…