In this column, we respond to a public invitation to address several issues pertaining to supplementary uninsured motorist (SUM) arbitration practice, report on the Second Department’s recent contribution to the debate on the subject of “serious injury” and summary judgment motions and also call attention to a recent important decision by the Court of Appeals on the subject of “Notice of Legal Action” and the requirement of prejudice, which we will discuss in greater detail in a future column.

Stays of Arbitration