New York's highest court ruled that a defendant in a civil action arising from a motor vehicle accident cannot pursue contribution pursuant to the Vehicle and Traffic Law against a driver who was at fault for the accident, but immune from liability to the injured party under the Workers' Compensation Law.Case: Isabella v. Koubek, No. 45, 03/27/2014, published.Facts: Matthew Isabella suffered injuries in a 2007 car accident. At the time, he was riding as a passenger in a car being driven by Roberta Oldenborg.Oldenborg and Isabella were both employees of Wachovia Securities. The accident...
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