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Work Accident and Auto Accident Cases Should Be Consolidated Because Plaintiff Alleged Auto Accident Injuries Exacerbated by Work-Related-Accident Injuries

The Second Department determined two actions should be consolidated.  Plaintiff was injured in an auto accident and alleged that those injuries were exacerbated by a work-related accident:

Where common questions of law or fact exist, a motion to consolidate or for a joint trial pursuant to CPLR 602(a) should be granted absent a showing of prejudice to a substantial right by the party opposing the … . In view of [plaintiff’s] allegations that certain injuries that he sustained in the automobile accident were exacerbated by the work-related accident, in the interest of justice and judicial economy, and to avoid inconsistent verdicts, the two actions should be tried jointly… . Cieza v 20th Ave Realty Inc, 2013 NY Slip Op 05610, 2nd Dept 8-14-13

 

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