The dispositive issue on this appeal concerns the accrual date for an insured's cause of action against his motor vehicle liability insurer based upon the insurer's refusal to pay first-party benefits under the "no-fault" provisions of its insurance policy. We reject defendant's contention that the accrual date for the cause of action is the date of the accident and hold that it accrues when the payment of benefits becomes overdue. Special Term's order denying defendant's...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
