Appellate Division, First Department · October 20, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06077
Sanchez-Rodriguez v Bruce
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06077
Holding The Appellate Division reversed the lower court’s grant of summary judgment because the plaintiff raised triable issues of fact regarding which vehicle was required to yield the right of way. The conflicting testimony and the obstruction caused by a third-party truck prevented a conclusive determination of liability as a matter of law.
The court’s words
The motion court improperly granted summary judgment to defendant,as he failed to establish entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
2026 NY Slip Op 06077, at the official text
The evidence does not conclusively establish which vehicle was required to yield.
2026 NY Slip Op 06077, at the official text
the record does not provide conclusive evidence of each vehicle's location leading up to the accident
2026 NY Slip Op 06077, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 20, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06077 |
| Area of law | Personal Injury and Negligence |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06077 |
| 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 | 1337 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Sanchez-Rodriguez v Bruce, 2026 NY Slip Op 06077 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 20, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06077/
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