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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-01803 · Appeal

A driver and a city vehicle operator discuss a rear-end collision on a city street.AI illustration

A driver claims from a rear-end crash

A driver claims injuries after a collision with a city vehicle.

TL;DR

  1. 1A driver sued New York City, saying he was hurt when his car was rear-ended by a city vehicle.
  2. 2The city argued he wasn't hurt badly enough under the law to get money.
  3. 3The court had to decide if the driver's injury was serious enough to continue the case.

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