Legal Opinion
Andriani v. Czmus
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 9, 1992PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Helen E. Freedman, J.
The issue here is whether a plaintiff may continue an action in negligence after the defendant’s discharge in bankruptcy if the potential recovery is limited to liability insurance cover*39age. Defendant Akim F. Czmus moves for leave to renew and reargue his prior motion to dismiss plaintiff Dominick Andriani’s complaint pursuant to CPLR 3211 (a) (5), on the ground that defendant’s liability has been discharged. Defendant’s motion was denied by the order of this court dated October 4, 1991 (the Prior Order). Additionally, plaintiff cross-moves to strike…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Chevron Oil Co. v. DobieNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Vleming v. Chrysler Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
3Cited by3 opinions
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