American Tr. Ins. Co. v Urena, 2013 NY Slip Op 31751(U)(Sup Ct. NY CO. 2013) ** American Transit is represented by Law Offices of James F. Sullivan, P.C. **
Here is the most important of the case: “The cross-moving papers show that the letters scheduling the IMEs were properly addressed (to both Urena at the address given and to her attorneys) and mailed (exh I). Dr. Santiago’s affidavit establishes that he was there at the time and place noticed for both IMEs but that Urena did not appear for either exam (exh J). While Dr. Santiago does not explain how he remembers, or what records he reviewed to determine that Urena never appeared, Dr. Santiago did submit an affidavit. And that affidavit has not been contradicted by the movant. Plaintiff has submitted proof that Urena did not appear for either exam and movant has not submitted any proof that she did appear.”
Invariably, defense counsel in her diatribe stated that Plaintiff did not present any records, time stamped documents, and could never recall that this Defendant did not appear on a given date and time. Again, a Supreme Court Justice says: show me proof that Defendant did show up. And as is usually the case, Defendant could not present a scintilla of proof on this score.
