Ordered that the order is reversed, with costs, and the motion is granted.
The Supreme Court improperly denied the plaintiffs' motion for a trial preference pursuant to CPLR 3403 (a) (4). The injured plaintiff's husband, who is over 70 years of age, possesses a recognizable cause of action. Therefore, under CPLR 3403 (a) (4), the plaintiffs are automatically entitled to a special trial preference (see, Milton Point Realty Co. v. Haas, 91 A.D.2d 678; Bobowski v. Toomey, 108 Misc.2d 1061; cf., Longo v. Equitable Life Assur. Socy., 100 Misc.2d 606).
Bracken, J. P., Copertino, Santucci, Florio and McGinity, JJ., concur.