Appellate Division, Second Department · September 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05177
Lynch v Partelow
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05177
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the summary judgment dismissing the complaint because the defendant established prima facie that the decedent’s negligent operation was the sole proximate cause of the accident. The plaintiff failed to raise a triable issue of fact in opposition to the motion.
The court’s words
the decedent's negligent operation of her vehicle was the sole proximate cause of the accident
2026 NY Slip Op 05177, at the official text
the plaintiff failed to raise a triable issue of fact
2026 NY Slip Op 05177, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05177 |
| Area of law | Personal Injury and Negligence |
| Week | Week ending September 5, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05177 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 335 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Lynch v Partelow, 2026 NY Slip Op 05177 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05177/
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