Kotlowitz v. Vogue Service Co.

Over the years, a devious pattern of delayed settlement payments has developed involving unsuspecting plaintiffs who have agreed to settle personal injury claims with so-called ‘ ‘ self-insured ’ ’ taxicab companies. Having recently become aware of this, I have since learned that this is a common and prevalent practice among these carriers and has existed for some time. However, in my opinion, this practice should be stopped, and I am, therefore, giving notice to the Bar of this court’s views on settlement practice and due diligence in making payment.

The facts in the present case illustrate…