New York Court of Appeals
David Lang, Appellant v. Hanover Insurance Company, Respondents
November 18, 20043 N.Y.3d 350
Summary
The Court affirmed the appellate division’s dismissal, holding that under Insurance Law § 3420 an injured plaintiff may not sue the tortfeasor’s insurer until a judgment against the tortfeasor is obtained, served on the insurer, and remains unpaid for thirty days.