People v. Alamo Rent A Car, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Stephen G. Crane, J.

In these special proceedings, petitioners prevailed on their claim that respondents violated General Business Law § 391-g, by refusing to rent motor vehicles to persons under the age of 25. Petitioners now seek the imposition of penalties of $500 for each General Business Law § 391-g violation and costs pursuant to CPLR 8303 (a) (6). For the reasons that follow, petitioners’ applications for penalties are denied. The requests for costs are granted. The essential facts underlying these proceedings were discussed in prior decisions. (See, 162 Misc 2d 636,…