Gorospe v. Matsui

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

LUM, CJ.

By way of interlocutory appeal, defendant-appellant Megumi Matsui and defendant-appellant Patrick Dutro appeal orders denying summary judgment in separate negligence actions arising from automobile accidents. The legal issue presented in both cases is identical.

I

Both motor vehicle accidents occurred during the minority of the plaintiffs-appellees. Both received no-fault benefits at the time of the accident. Both suits were filed over two years after the accidents and over two years after the last no-fault payments, but within two years of plaintiffs’ attainment…