Ordered that the order is reversed, with costs, and the motion is granted.
The Supreme Court improperly denied the plaintiffs' motion for a trial preference pursuant to CPLR 3403 (a) (4). The injured plaintiff's husband, who is over 70 years of age, possesses a recognizable cause of action. Therefore, under CPLR 3403 (a) (4), the plaintiffs are automatically entitled to a special trial preference (see, Milton Point Realty Co. v Haas,
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