Esposito v. Kiessling Transit, Inc.

Agnes, Peter W., J.

*246 1. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This civil action arises from a motor vehicle accident involving a van operated by defendant Jessica Rodriguez. Plaintiffs allege that plaintiffs decedent, David Fantasia, was a passenger in the van and suffered fatal injuries as a result of Ms. Rodriguez’s negligence. It is undisputed that at the time of the accident, the van was owned by and registered in the name of defendant LAI Trust and leased by Kiessling Transit under a long-term lease agreement.

It is also undisputed that since its formation, LAI Trust has been in the business of leasing motor…