Gerrard v. Bruyere

Order unanimously modified on the law and facts and as modified affirmed with costs to plaintiff, in accordance with the following memorandum: In this personal injury action, damages are sought by plaintiff for injuries allegedly sustained when he was struck by an automobile owned and operated by defendant. Plaintiff appeals from an order granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction and the bar of the Statute of Limitations.

The accident occurred on June 27, 1986. Commencing in 1986, settlement negotiations were entered into…