Westchester County Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $14,516.43
One driver's insurance company alleged that its insured was harmed due to a collision with a vehicle operated by another driver. The insurance company filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for the damages. The parties reached a settlement agreement, and the case was dismissed.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $14,516
- County
- Dallas County, NY
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Economic Injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $14,516 is near the median of $15,000 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,752 to $67,500, based on 126 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred involving an automobile allegedly operated by a defendant driver with the knowledge and consent of its registered owner, the City of Yonkers. The plaintiff insurer, as subrogee of its insured, filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of New York, 9th Judicial District, Westchester County. The insurer claimed it was obligated to pay its insured due to the collision and asserted a right to subrogation against the defendant driver and the City of Yonkers, alleging negligent operation of the vehicle.
The plaintiff insurer sought $14,516.43 for the subrogation claim, along with associated costs and disbursements. The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement, which led to a stipulated dismissal of the action with prejudice.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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