RUTKOWSKI v. LIBERTY MUT. INS. CO.


209 N.J. Super. 140 (1986)

506 A.2d 1302

RYSZARD RUTKOWSKI AND SOPHIA RUTKOWSKI, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS, v. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE COMPANY, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 31, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George J. Duffy argued the cause for appellants (Baker, Garber, Duffy & Baker, attorneys; George J. Duffy, of counsel and on the brief).

Edward R. Schwartz argued the cause for respondent Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Schwartz & Andolino, attorneys; Edward R. Schwartz, of counsel; Wayne D. Greenfeder, on the brief).

Anthony C. Stuart argued the cause for respondent American Motorists Insurance Company (Sellar, Richardson & Stuart, attorneys; Anthony C. Stuart, of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges PRESSLER, DREIER and GRUCCIO.


The opinion of the court was delivered by DREIER, J.A.D.

Plaintiffs have appealed from a summary judgment dismissing their complaint against defendant insurance companies on statute of limitation grounds. The dismissed complaint had been filed 26 months after plaintiffs' accident.

Plaintiff Ryszard Rutkowski was injured when his right hand was caught in an unguarded rolling mill, resulting in severe permanent injuries. Plaintiffs initially had filed a timely...

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