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No-show troubles

By Jason Tenenbaum 8 min read

Key Takeaway

NY courts rule on IME no-show cases requiring personal knowledge proof. Three 2015 decisions show insufficient conclusory affidavits fail summary judgment standards.

Compas Med., P.C. v Geico Ins. Co., 2015 NY Slip Op 51590(U)(App. Term 2d Dept. 2015)

” In support of a claim that plaintiff’s assignor had failed to appear for independent medical examinations (IMEs), defendant submitted affidavits and an affirmation from the medical professionals who were to perform the IMEs which stated in a conclusory manner that plaintiff’s assignor had failed to appear at the duly scheduled IMEs. These affidavits and affirmation were insufficient to establish defendant’s entitlement to summary judgment”

Alleviation Med. Servs., P.C. v Allstate Ins. Co., 2015 NY Slip Op 51591(U)(App. Term 2d Dept. 2015)

“The doctor failed to demonstrate by personal knowledge (see Stephen Fogel Psychological, P.C. v Progressive Cas. Ins. Co., 35 AD3d 720 ), or by any other appropriate means (see e.g. Quality Psychological Servs., P.C. v Interboro Mut. Indem. Ins. Co., 36 Misc 3d 146, 2012 NY Slip Op 51628 ), the nonappearance of plaintiff’s assignor for both of the IMEs. Therefore defendant failed to establish its entitlement as a matter of law to summary judgment dismissing the complaint”

Village Med. Supply, Inc. v Travco Ins. Co., 2015 NY Slip Op 51599(U)(App. Term 2d Dept. 2015)

“However, as plaintiff notes, defendant’s motion papers do not unequivocally demonstrate that defendant’s counsel was present on the dates of the scheduled EUOs. As a result, defendant’s motion should have been denied because defendant failed to submit proof by someone with personal knowledge of the nonappearance of plaintiff for the EUOs in question”

Filed under: IME issues
Jason Tenenbaum, Personal Injury Attorney serving Long Island, Nassau County and Suffolk County

About the Author

Jason Tenenbaum

Jason Tenenbaum is a personal injury attorney serving Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, and New York City. Admitted to practice in NY, NJ, FL, TX, GA, MI, and Federal courts, Jason is one of the few attorneys who writes his own appeals and tries his own cases. Since 2002, he has authored over 2,353 articles on no-fault insurance law, personal injury, and employment law — a resource other attorneys rely on to stay current on New York appellate decisions.

Education
Syracuse University College of Law
Experience
24+ Years
Articles
2,353+ Published
Licensed In
7 States + Federal

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Finally the court is calling a spade a spade. Geico has saved millions by submitting these false and misleading affidavits. Enough already.

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