Government Empls. Ins. Co. v Abohussein PT, P.C. 2026 NY Slip Op 30693(U) February 27, 2026 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 150011/2025 Judge: Matthew V. Grieco Cases posted with a "30000" identifier, i.e., 2013 NY Slip Op 30001(U), are republished from various New York State and local government sources, including the New York State Unified Court System's eCourts Service. This opinion is uncorrected and not selected for official publication.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK NEW YORK COUNTY PRESENT: HON. MATTHEW V. GRIECO PART 30M Justice ------------------------------ - - - - - X INDEX NO. 150011/2025 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, GEICO MOTION DATE 01/29/2026 GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY AND GEICO CASUAL TY COMPANY, MOTION SEQ. NO. 001
Plaintiff,
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ABOHUSSEIN PT, P.C.,ALL CITY MEDICAL SERVICES, P.C.,ATLANTIC MEDICAL & DIAGNOSTIC, P.C.,BL PAIN MANAGEMENT, PLLC,DIANA BEYNIN, D.C., CPM MED SUPPLY, INC. D/B/A CITY DME, IMAGING CENTER OF ENGLEWOOD, LLC,NEW YORK SURGERY CENTER CORRECTED QUEENS, LLC,NORTHEAST MEDICAL DEVICES, LLC,NY DECISION + ORDER ON BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE, P.C.,PARKSIDE MEDICAL CARE, P.C.,RADCITI IMAGING, P.C.,RADIUS PT, MOTION P.C.,RIDGEWOOD DRUG, INC.,RYTE DRUGS CORP., SILVER STAR PHARMACY, INC. D/B/A MICHAELS PHARMACY, TITAN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES, INC.,W JOSEPH GORUM MD, P.C.,WALMED EQUIPMENT, LLC,MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ FERRERAS, DARIO DE LA CRUZ
Defendant. ------------------------------------------- ------X
The following e-filed documents, listed by NYSCEF document number (Motion 001) 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,42,43,44 were read on this motion to/for JUDGMENT - DEFAULT
Upon the foregoing documents, and for the reasons stated infra, plaintiffs motion for a
default judgment is granted in part and denied in part.
On December 31, 2024, plaintiff, Government Employees Insurance Company,
Including Its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, GEICO General Insurance Company, GEICO
Indemnity Company, and GEICO Casualty Company ("GEICO"), commenced this action
for a declaratory judgment that it owes no duty to pay any no-fault claims arising out of
an alleged motor vehicle collision on August 23, 2023, on the ground that the claimants,
150011/2025 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, INCLUDING ITS Page 1 of 4 SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY AND GEICO CASUAL TY COMPANY vs. ABOHUSSEIN PT, P.C. ET AL Motion No. 001
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defendants Miguel A. De La Cruz Ferreras and Dario Stalin De La Cruz, failed to appear
for duly and properly requested examinations under oath ("EUOs"), which constituted a
violation of a condition precedent to coverage by the terms of the policy and under the
no-fault regulations (NYSCEF Doc. No. 1 [Summons and Complaint]).
Defendant Northeast Medical Devices, LLC, filed an answer on March 4, 2025
(NYSCEF Doc. No. 22). Defendant Atlantic Medical & Diagnostic, P.C., filed an answer
on July 10, 2025 (NYSCEF Doc. No. 26). Although those answers were filed late (see
CPLR 3012), there is no prejudice, particularly in light of plaintiffs concession that
default judgment is unavailable as to the two claimants and another defendant, and the
Court will deem the answers timely filed nunc pro tune (see CPLR 2001).
Plaintiff moves for a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 3215 against all
defendants except Abohussein Mohamed Abohussein, P.T., Miguel A. De La Cruz
Ferreras, and Dario Stalin De La Cruz (NYSCEF Doc. Nos. 28-30). Plaintiff states that it
was unable to serve those three defendants, despite diligent efforts; the Court notes that
Abohussein Mohamed Abohussein, P.T., is not actually named in the caption of the
summons or complaint, although he is in the body of the complaint (NYSCEF Doc. No.
1).
A plaintiff seeking default judgment against a non-appearing defendant must
move within one year of the default (see CPLR 3215[c]), and file proof of: (1) service of
the summons and complaint, or summons with notice; (2) the facts constituting the
claim; and (3) the default (see CPLR 3215[f]; Bigio v Gooding, 213 AD3d 480,481 [1 st
Dept 2023]).
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To establish the "facts constituting the claim," the movant need only demonstrate
"enough facts to enable a court to determine that a viable cause of action exists"
(Woodson v Mendon Leasing Corp., 100 NY2d 62, 71 [2003]), which can be effected by
affidavit of a party or by verified complaint, if one has been properly served (see id. at i
70; CPLR 3215[f]). The "standard of proof is not stringent, amounting only to some
firsthand confirmation of the facts" (Joosten v Gale, 129 AD2d 531,535 [1st Dept 1987]).
"The failure of a person eligible for no-fault benefits to appear for a properly
noticed EUO constitutes a breach of a condition precedent vitiating coverage" (Mapfre
Ins. Co. of New York v Manoo, 140 AD3d 468,470 [1st Dept 2016]).
Here, plaintiff has demonstrated that it is entitled to a default judgment by
submitting, inter alia: the summons and verified complaint (NYSCEF Doc. No. 1);
affidavits of service (NYSCEF Doc. Nos. 2, 4-21, 23, 34, 39); copies of the Police
Accident Report (NYSCEF Doc. No. 35); an affirmation of GEICO claims adjuster Alison
Kolanovic, attesting to files maintained in this case, including claims received from or
on behalf of the two claimants, and to GEICO's standard business and mailing practices
(NYSCEF Doc. No. 31); an affirmation of GEICO EUO coordinator Ann Frances Ragone,
attesting to both claimants' non-appearance at timely scheduled and noticed EUOs, and
their failure to subscribe and return their EUO transcripts [memorializing their non-
appearance], despite multiple written requests (NYSCEF Doc. No. 32); claims forms
seeking no-fault benefits for Ferreras and De La Cruz (NYSCEF Doc. Nos. 36 and 38);
copies of EUO appointment letters sent to Ferreras and De La Cruz, and transcripts of
their EU Os (NYSCEF Doc. No. 37); and an attorney affirmation in support of the motion
(NYSCEF Doc. No. 30).
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It is therefore
ORDERED that plaintiffs motion for default judgment is granted as to
defendants Abohussein PT, P.C., All City Medical Services, P.C., BL Pain Management,
PLLC, Diana Beynin, D.C., CPM Med Supply, Inc. d/b/a City DME, Imaging Center of
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Government Empls. Ins. Co. v Abohussein PT, P.C. 2026 NY Slip Op 30693(U) February 27, 2026 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 150011/2025 Judge: Matthew V. Grieco Cases posted with a "30000" identifier, i.e., 2013 NY Slip Op 30001(U), are republished from various New York State and local government sources, including the New York State Unified Court System's eCourts Service. This opinion is uncorrected and not selected for official publication.
file:///LRB-ALB-FS1/Vol1/ecourts/Process/covers/NYSUP.1500112025.NEW_YORK.001.LBLX000_TO.html[03/10/2026 3:45:49 PM] !FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 03/02/2026 10: 34 AM! INDEX NO. 150011/2025 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 45 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 02/27/2026
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK NEW YORK COUNTY PRESENT: HON. MATTHEW V. GRIECO PART 30M Justice ------------------------------ - - - - - X INDEX NO. 150011/2025 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, GEICO MOTION DATE 01/29/2026 GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY AND GEICO CASUAL TY COMPANY, MOTION SEQ. NO. 001
Plaintiff,
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ABOHUSSEIN PT, P.C.,ALL CITY MEDICAL SERVICES, P.C.,ATLANTIC MEDICAL & DIAGNOSTIC, P.C.,BL PAIN MANAGEMENT, PLLC,DIANA BEYNIN, D.C., CPM MED SUPPLY, INC. D/B/A CITY DME, IMAGING CENTER OF ENGLEWOOD, LLC,NEW YORK SURGERY CENTER CORRECTED QUEENS, LLC,NORTHEAST MEDICAL DEVICES, LLC,NY DECISION + ORDER ON BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE, P.C.,PARKSIDE MEDICAL CARE, P.C.,RADCITI IMAGING, P.C.,RADIUS PT, MOTION P.C.,RIDGEWOOD DRUG, INC.,RYTE DRUGS CORP., SILVER STAR PHARMACY, INC. D/B/A MICHAELS PHARMACY, TITAN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES, INC.,W JOSEPH GORUM MD, P.C.,WALMED EQUIPMENT, LLC,MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ FERRERAS, DARIO DE LA CRUZ
Defendant. ------------------------------------------- ------X
The following e-filed documents, listed by NYSCEF document number (Motion 001) 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,42,43,44 were read on this motion to/for JUDGMENT - DEFAULT
Upon the foregoing documents, and for the reasons stated infra, plaintiffs motion for a
default judgment is granted in part and denied in part.
On December 31, 2024, plaintiff, Government Employees Insurance Company,
Including Its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, GEICO General Insurance Company, GEICO
Indemnity Company, and GEICO Casualty Company ("GEICO"), commenced this action
for a declaratory judgment that it owes no duty to pay any no-fault claims arising out of
an alleged motor vehicle collision on August 23, 2023, on the ground that the claimants,
150011/2025 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, INCLUDING ITS Page 1 of 4 SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY AND GEICO CASUAL TY COMPANY vs. ABOHUSSEIN PT, P.C. ET AL Motion No. 001
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defendants Miguel A. De La Cruz Ferreras and Dario Stalin De La Cruz, failed to appear
for duly and properly requested examinations under oath ("EUOs"), which constituted a
violation of a condition precedent to coverage by the terms of the policy and under the
no-fault regulations (NYSCEF Doc. No. 1 [Summons and Complaint]).
Defendant Northeast Medical Devices, LLC, filed an answer on March 4, 2025
(NYSCEF Doc. No. 22). Defendant Atlantic Medical & Diagnostic, P.C., filed an answer
on July 10, 2025 (NYSCEF Doc. No. 26). Although those answers were filed late (see
CPLR 3012), there is no prejudice, particularly in light of plaintiffs concession that
default judgment is unavailable as to the two claimants and another defendant, and the
Court will deem the answers timely filed nunc pro tune (see CPLR 2001).
Plaintiff moves for a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 3215 against all
defendants except Abohussein Mohamed Abohussein, P.T., Miguel A. De La Cruz
Ferreras, and Dario Stalin De La Cruz (NYSCEF Doc. Nos. 28-30). Plaintiff states that it
was unable to serve those three defendants, despite diligent efforts; the Court notes that
Abohussein Mohamed Abohussein, P.T., is not actually named in the caption of the
summons or complaint, although he is in the body of the complaint (NYSCEF Doc. No.
1).
A plaintiff seeking default judgment against a non-appearing defendant must
move within one year of the default (see CPLR 3215[c]), and file proof of: (1) service of
the summons and complaint, or summons with notice; (2) the facts constituting the
claim; and (3) the default (see CPLR 3215[f]; Bigio v Gooding, 213 AD3d 480,481 [1 st
Dept 2023]).
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To establish the "facts constituting the claim," the movant need only demonstrate
"enough facts to enable a court to determine that a viable cause of action exists"
(Woodson v Mendon Leasing Corp., 100 NY2d 62, 71 [2003]), which can be effected by
affidavit of a party or by verified complaint, if one has been properly served (see id. at i
70; CPLR 3215[f]). The "standard of proof is not stringent, amounting only to some
firsthand confirmation of the facts" (Joosten v Gale, 129 AD2d 531,535 [1st Dept 1987]).
"The failure of a person eligible for no-fault benefits to appear for a properly
noticed EUO constitutes a breach of a condition precedent vitiating coverage" (Mapfre
Ins. Co. of New York v Manoo, 140 AD3d 468,470 [1st Dept 2016]).
Here, plaintiff has demonstrated that it is entitled to a default judgment by
submitting, inter alia: the summons and verified complaint (NYSCEF Doc. No. 1);
affidavits of service (NYSCEF Doc. Nos. 2, 4-21, 23, 34, 39); copies of the Police
Accident Report (NYSCEF Doc. No. 35); an affirmation of GEICO claims adjuster Alison
Kolanovic, attesting to files maintained in this case, including claims received from or
on behalf of the two claimants, and to GEICO's standard business and mailing practices
(NYSCEF Doc. No. 31); an affirmation of GEICO EUO coordinator Ann Frances Ragone,
attesting to both claimants' non-appearance at timely scheduled and noticed EUOs, and
their failure to subscribe and return their EUO transcripts [memorializing their non-
appearance], despite multiple written requests (NYSCEF Doc. No. 32); claims forms
seeking no-fault benefits for Ferreras and De La Cruz (NYSCEF Doc. Nos. 36 and 38);
copies of EUO appointment letters sent to Ferreras and De La Cruz, and transcripts of
their EU Os (NYSCEF Doc. No. 37); and an attorney affirmation in support of the motion
(NYSCEF Doc. No. 30).
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It is therefore
ORDERED that plaintiffs motion for default judgment is granted as to
defendants Abohussein PT, P.C., All City Medical Services, P.C., BL Pain Management,
PLLC, Diana Beynin, D.C., CPM Med Supply, Inc. d/b/a City DME, Imaging Center of
Englewood, LLC, New York Surgery Center Queens, LLC, NY Balance Acupuncture,
P.C., Parkside Medical Care, P.C., Radciti Imaging, P.C., Radius PT, P.C., Ridgewood
Drug, Inc., Ryte Drugs Corp., Silver Star Pharmacy, Inc. d/b/a Michaels Pharmacy,
Titan Diagnostic Imaging Services, Inc., W Joseph Gorum MD, P.C., and Walmed
Equipment, LLC; and it is further
ORDERED that plaintiffs motion is denied as to defendants Northeast Medical
Devices, LLC, and Atlantic Medical & Diagnostic, P.C.; and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to enter judgment declaring that plaintiff,
GEICO, is not subject to any arbitration or court case brought by the defaulting
defendants for no-fault benefits stemming from an alleged August 23, 2023 motor
vehicle accident, claim No. 8726542860000001, that those defendants are permanently
barred from commencing or continuing any such proceedings, and that plaintiffs
denials of no-fault claims by any of those defendants stemming from that same alleged
August 23, 2023 accident are valid.
2/27/2026 DATE MATTH~W V. GRIECO, J.S.C.
§ CHECK ONE: CASE DISPOSED NON-FINAL DISPOSITION
GRANTED □ DENIED GRANTED IN PART □ OTHER APPLICATION: SETTLE ORDER SUBMIT ORDER
CHECK IF APPROPRIATE: INCLUDES TRANSFER/REASSIGN FIDUCIARY APPOINTMENT □ REFERENCE
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