Defendant's Attorney: Syracuse, New York insurance defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description: Syracuse, New York personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on wrongful death auto negligence theories.

New York's contributory negligence law allows injured individuals to recover compensation for their injuries in proportion to the fault of others. Compensation is diminished by whatever percentage of fault is attributable to the injured party.

Outcome: This action is dismissed in its entirety, without costs, and without prejudice to the right of any party to reopen this action within forty-five (45) days of the date of this Order if the settlement is not consummated. The dismissal shall become with prejudice on the forty-sixth day following the date of this Order, unless any party moves to reopen this case within forty-five (45) days of the date of this Order upon a showing that the settlement was not consummated, or the Court extends the forty-five (45) day period prior to its expiration. Signed by Chief Judge Brenda K. Sannes on 3/4/2024. (nmk) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

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