Maiorano v. William Sherman, Inc.

Motion to consolidate six separate actions, four of which are pending in this county, one in Queens County and one in Bronx County. The lawsuits arise out of a two-car collision and involve the passengers, operators and owners of both vehicles. One of the suits involves a death action.

In opposing this motion, it is urged that there would be considerable confusion in the minds of the jury in following the rules of law which are applicable to the passengers, to the question of contributory negligence in the death action, and to the extent of the injuries of each of the separate plaintiffs. It…