Allstate Insurance v. Bruzzano

—In a proceeding to stay arbitration of the appellant’s underinsured motorist claim, the appeal is from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Garry, J.), dated September 16, 1993, which granted the petition.

Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.

The appellant was injured in an automobile accident. Subsequently, she executed a general release in favor of the alleged tort feasors in exchange for $10,000. However, the appellant failed to obtain written consent from the respondent, the insurer of the appellant’s automobile, before executing the general release. Prior written…