Phillips v. Satellite Auto Parts, Inc.

Memorandum. Judgment of the court below (see 82 Misc 2d 35) unanimously modified by vacating the award against the city and Satellite Auto Parts, Inc., and directing judgment in favor of plaintiff against Satellite Auto Parts, Inc., only in the reduced sum of $300, and as so modified, affirmed.

Plaintiff instituted this small claims proceeding against defendant, Satellite Auto Parts, Inc., to recover $500 for the destruction of her automobile. Defendant, in turn, impleaded the City of New York. After trial, judgment was awarded in favor of plaintiff against both defendants in the sum of…