In Karlin v. H & L Maintenance, 1997 WL 720769 (E.D.N.Y. 1997), the court held the plain language of the statute indicated that although the defendant did not own the vehicle, as the medallion owner he is nevertheless responsible for the vehicle's operation. In its ruling, the court relied in part on the legislative history of the statute wherein the Commission of the New York City Taxi and Limousine ("TLC") was concerned with the growth of agency relationship in the taxi industry which seemed to diffuse owner responsibility for the operation of taxicabs. Id. at 2. To address this growing concern, the amendment was enacted to hold the licensee, the medallion owner, accountable for the operation of a taxicab. Id. The court also relied on the Commission's comments which sought to hold medallion owners accountable not just for the operation of the vehicle but for all aspects of service, including compliance with insurance and other regulatory requirements. Id.