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37 New York opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2025 13 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Dominguez v. State of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2023 · cited in 7 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025"In determining whether to permit the filing of a [late] claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, [1] whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; [2] whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; [3] whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; [4] whether the claim appears to be meritorious; [5] whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and [6] whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Cour

2025The factors are "whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Court of Claims Act § 10[6]). "'No one factor is deemed controlling, nor

57
Nunez v. Mohamedgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 7 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022
2 sentences

2022"No one factor is deemed controlling, nor is the presence or absence of any one factor determinative" ( Qing Liu v City Univ. of N.Y. , 262 AD2d at 474 ; see Tucholski v State of New York , 122 AD3d 612, 612 ; Morris v Doe , 104 AD3d at 921 ).

2022"No one factor is deemed controlling, nor is the presence or absence of any one factor determinative" ( Qing Liu v City Univ. of N.Y. , 262 AD2d 473, 474 ; see Casey v State of New York , 161 AD3d 720 , 721; Tucholski v State of New York , 122 AD3d 612 ; Morris v Doe , 104 AD3d 921 ).

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Stirnweiss v. State of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2020 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023"In determining whether to permit the filing of a [late] claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, [1] whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; [2] whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; [3] whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; [4] whether the claim appears to be meritorious; [5] whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and [6] whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Cour

2022"In determining whether to permit the filing of a [late] claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, [1] whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; [2] whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; [3] whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; [4] whether the claim appears to be meritorious; [5] whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and [6] whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Cour

33
Qing Liu v. City Universitygreen
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 14 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025"In determining whether to permit the filing of a [late] claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, [1] whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; [2] whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; [3] whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; [4] whether the claim appears to be meritorious; [5] whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and [6] whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Cour

2025"In determining whether to permit the filing of a claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Court of Claims Act § 10[6]; see He

214
Tucholski v. State of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 5 New York opinions naming this issue, 2020–2025
2 sentences

2025Footnote 2: Such enumerated factors include: "whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Court of Claims Act § 10[6]; see Tucholski v

2025Footnote 2: Such enumerated factors include: "whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Court of Claims Act § 10[6]; see Tucholski v

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Buyes v. State of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025"In determining whether to permit the filing of a [late] claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, [1] whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; [2] whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; [3] whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; [4] whether the claim appears to be meritorious; [5] whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and [6] whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Cour

2022"In determining whether to permit the filing of a [late] claim . . . the court shall consider, among other factors, [1] whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; [2] whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; [3] whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; [4] whether the claim appears to be meritorious; [5] whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim . . . resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and [6] whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Cour

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Izmirligil v. Steven J. Baum, P.C.green
nyappdiv · 2020 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025Here, the claimant failed to establish that he had a reasonable excuse for his delay or that the State had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim and an opportunity to investigate the extent of its potential liability ( see Winter v State of New York , 187 AD3d 825, 826 ; Hyatt v State of New York , 180 AD3d at 767).

2024Here, the claimant failed to establish that the State had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim and an opportunity to investigate the extent of its potential liability ( see Winter v State of New York , 187 AD3d 825, 826 ; Hyatt v State of New York , 180 AD3d at 767).

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Gavigan v. Stategreen
nyappdiv · 1991 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1995–2004
2 sentences

2004Rather, it is well-settled that the factors a court must consider in determining a properly framed Court of Claims Act § 10 (6) motion are whether (1) the delay in filing the claim was excusable, (2) the State had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim, (3) the State had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim, (4) the claim appears to be meritorious, (5) the failure to file or serve upon the Attorney General a timely claim or to serve upon the Attorney General a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the State, and (6) there is any

1998This court has broad discretion in deciding a motion to permit the late filing of a claim (Ledet v State of New York, 207 AD2d 965 ), and the statutory factors are not exhaustive or one factor controlling (Matter of Gavigan v State of New York, 176 AD2d 1117 ).

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Smith v. Stategreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2020
2 sentences

2020Section 10(6) of the Court of Claims Act sets forth the following enumerated factors: (1) whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; (2) whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; (3) whether the delay in filing the claim was reasonably excusable; (4) whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; (5) whether the claim appears to be meritorious; and (6) whether the claimant ha

2009In determining whether to grant such an application, the court must consider, inter alia, the following factors: “whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any o

12
People v. Harrisgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Here, the factual portion of the misdemeanor information alleges that defendant violated an order of protection issued on a particular date and recites the circumstances underlying that violation, but it does not allege that defendant was served with the order of protection, that he was present in court when it was issued or that he signed the order of protection (cf. Inserra, 4 NY3d at 32-33 ; People v Casey, 95 NY2d 354, 360 [2000]; People v Harris, 72 AD3d 1492, 1493 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 774 [2010]).

2011Here, the factual portion of the misdemeanor information alleges that defendant violated an order of protection issued on a particular date and recites the circumstances underlying that violation, but it does not allege that defendant was served with the order of protection, that he was present in court when it was issued or that he signed the order of protection (cf. Inserra, 4 NY3d at 32 - 33; People v Casey, 95 NY2d 354, 360 ; People v Harris, 72 AD3d 1492, 1493 , lv denied 15 NY3d 774 ).

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People v. Caseygreen
ny · 2000 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Here, the factual portion of the misdemeanor information alleges that defendant violated an order of protection issued on a particular date and recites the circumstances underlying that violation, but it does not allege that defendant was served with the order of protection, that he was present in court when it was issued or that he signed the order of protection (cf. Inserra, 4 NY3d at 32-33 ; People v Casey, 95 NY2d 354, 360 [2000]; People v Harris, 72 AD3d 1492, 1493 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 774 [2010]).

2011Here, the factual portion of the misdemeanor information alleges that defendant violated an order of protection issued on a particular date and recites the circumstances underlying that violation, but it does not allege that defendant was served with the order of protection, that he was present in court when it was issued or that he signed the order of protection (cf. Inserra, 4 NY3d at 32 - 33; People v Casey, 95 NY2d 354, 360 ; People v Harris, 72 AD3d 1492, 1493 , lv denied 15 NY3d 774 ).

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Conroy v. Stategreen
nyclaimsct · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010The State did not have notice of the essential facts constituting the claim, even though it “owned and maintained the facility” where claimant was allegedly imprisoned (Turner, 40 AD2d at 923 ), and the fact that claimant’s medical records may be at a state facility does not mean that the State had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying her claim (see Conroy v State of New York, 192 Misc 2d 71, 72 [2002]).

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Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Borawski v. State of New York green
nyappdiv · 2015
2 sentences

2022The enumerated factors are whether: the delay in filing was excusable, the State of New York had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim, the State had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim, the claim appears to be meritorious, the State is prejudiced, and the claimant has any other available remedy ( see Court of Claims Act § 10[6]; Borawski v State of New York , 128 AD3d 628, 628-629 ).

2020The enumerated factors are whether the delay in filing was excusable, the State had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim, the State had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim, the claim appears to be meritorious, the State is prejudiced, and the claimant has any other available remedy ( see Court of Claims Act § 10[6]; Borawski v State of New York , 128 AD3d 628, 628-629 ).

52018–2022
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Torres green
nyappdiv · 2020
2 sentences

2025Here, the claimant failed to demonstrate that the State had timely notice of the essential facts constituting the proposed claim and an opportunity to investigate the extent of its [*2]potential liability ( see Dominguez v State of New York , 218 AD3d at 442 ; Matter of Nunez v City of New York , 208 AD3d 485 , 486; Winter v State of New York , 187 AD3d 825, 826 ).

2025Here, the claimant failed to establish that he had a reasonable excuse for his delay or that the State had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim and an opportunity to investigate the extent of its potential liability ( see Winter v State of New York , 187 AD3d 825, 826 ; Hyatt v State of New York , 180 AD3d at 767).

32024–2025
Hyatt v. State of New York green
nyappdiv · 2020
2 sentences

2025The factors are "whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Court of Claims Act § 10[6]). "'No one factor is deemed controlling, nor

2024The factors are "whether the delay in filing the claim was excusable; whether the state had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim; whether the state had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim; whether the claim appears to be meritorious; whether the failure to file or serve upon the attorney general a timely claim or to serve upon the attorney general a notice of intention resulted in substantial prejudice to the state; and whether the claimant has any other available remedy" (Court of Claims Act § 10[6]). "'No one factor is deemed controlling, nor

32020–2025
People v. Inserra green
ny · 2004
2 sentences

2011Here, the factual portion of the misdemeanor information alleges that defendant violated an order of protection issued on a particular date and recites the circumstances underlying that violation, but it does not allege that defendant was served with the order of protection, that he was present in court when it was issued or that he signed the order of protection (cf. Inserra, 4 NY3d at 32-33 ; People v Casey, 95 NY2d 354, 360 [2000]; People v Harris, 72 AD3d 1492, 1493 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 774 [2010]).

2011Here, the factual portion of the misdemeanor information alleges that defendant violated an order of protection issued on a particular date and recites the circumstances underlying that violation, but it does not allege that defendant was served with the order of protection, that he was present in court when it was issued or that he signed the order of protection (cf. Inserra, 4 NY3d at 32 - 33; People v Casey, 95 NY2d 354, 360 ; People v Harris, 72 AD3d 1492, 1493 , lv denied 15 NY3d 774 ).

22011–2011
Ledet v. State green
nyappdiv · 1994
2 sentences

1998This court has broad discretion in deciding a motion to permit the late filing of a claim (Ledet v State of New York, 207 AD2d 965 ), and the statutory factors are not exhaustive or one factor controlling (Matter of Gavigan v State of New York, 176 AD2d 1117 ).

1997This court has broad discretion in deciding a motion to permit the late filing of a claim (Ledet v State of New York, 207 AD2d 965 ), and the statutory factors are not exhaustive, nor is one factor controlling (Scarver v State of New York, 233 AD2d 858 ).

21997–1998
E. K. v. State green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

2020Although the Court of Claims is required to consider the six factors set forth in Court of Claims Act § 10(6), no single factor is deemed controlling ( see Matter of Barnes v State of New York , 161 AD3d 1325 ; Matter of Thomas v State of New York , 272 AD2d 650 ; Matter of E.K. v State of New York , 235 AD2d 540 ), and the presence or absence of any one factor is not dispositive ( see Morris v Doe , 104 AD3d 921 ; Broncati v State of New York , 288 AD2d 172 ).

12020–2020
Le Grand v. Goord green
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2020Although the Court of Claims is required to consider the six factors set forth in Court of Claims Act § 10(6), no single factor is deemed controlling ( see Matter of Barnes v State of New York , 161 AD3d 1325 ; Matter of Thomas v State of New York , 272 AD2d 650 ; Matter of E.K. v State of New York , 235 AD2d 540 ), and the presence or absence of any one factor is not dispositive ( see Morris v Doe , 104 AD3d 921 ; Broncati v State of New York , 288 AD2d 172 ).

12020–2020
Bragman v. Bragman green
nyappdiv · 2001
1 sentence

2020Although the Court of Claims is required to consider the six factors set forth in Court of Claims Act § 10(6), no single factor is deemed controlling ( see Matter of Barnes v State of New York , 161 AD3d 1325 ; Matter of Thomas v State of New York , 272 AD2d 650 ; Matter of E.K. v State of New York , 235 AD2d 540 ), and the presence or absence of any one factor is not dispositive ( see Morris v Doe , 104 AD3d 921 ; Broncati v State of New York , 288 AD2d 172 ).

12020–2020
Mark v. Board of Education green
nyappdiv · 1998
1 sentence

2019Here, the claimants failed to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for their failure to file timely claims, failed to demonstrate that the NYSTA had notice of the essential facts constituting the claims, failed to demonstrate that the NYSTA had an opportunity to investigate their claims, and [*2]failed to sustain their initial burden of demonstrating that the NYSTA would not be substantially prejudiced by the filing of the untimely claims ( see Sharief v State of New York , 164 AD3d 851 ; Decker v State of New York , 164 AD3d 650 ; Matter of Mark v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y. , 255 AD2d 586 ; cf

12019–2019
Turner v. State neutral
nyappdiv · 1972
1 sentence

2010The State did not have notice of the essential facts constituting the claim, even though it “owned and maintained the facility” where claimant was allegedly imprisoned (Turner, 40 AD2d at 923 ), and the fact that claimant’s medical records may be at a state facility does not mean that the State had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying her claim (see Conroy v State of New York, 192 Misc 2d 71, 72 [2002]).

12010–2010
People v. Munford green
nyappdiv · 2008
1 sentence

2010Furthermore, the record as a whole does not “give reasonable cause to believe that a valid cause of action exists” (Sands, 49 AD3d at 444 ), and claimant has other available remedies, namely, she may sue the alleged mastermind of the conspiracy against her, who is not employed by the State, in Supreme Court, where she may also be able to commence an action against individual state employees (see Morell v Balasubramanian, 70 NY2d 297 [1987]).

12010–2010
Beckford v. State neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2010"No single factor is deemed controlling, as the presence or absence of any one factor is not determinative" (Matter of Beckford v State of New York, 264 AD2d 841 [1999]; see also Bay Terrace Coop.

12010–2010
Morell v. Balasubramanian green
ny · 1987
1 sentence

2010Furthermore, the record as a whole does not “give reasonable cause to believe that a valid cause of action exists” (Sands, 49 AD3d at 444 ), and claimant has other available remedies, namely, she may sue the alleged mastermind of the conspiracy against her, who is not employed by the State, in Supreme Court, where she may also be able to commence an action against individual state employees (see Morell v Balasubramanian, 70 NY2d 297 [1987]).

12010–2010
Brewer v. State green
nyclaimsct · 1998
1 sentence

2002(Brewer v State of New York, 176 Misc 2d 337, 343 .) Turning to the substance of the motion, the factors the court must consider in determining a properly framed Court of Claims Act § 10 (6) motion are whether: 1. the delay in filing the claim was excusable, 2. the State had notice of the essential facts constituting the claim, 3. the State had an opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim, 4. the claim appears to be meritorious, 5. the failure to file or serve upon the Attorney General a timely claim or to serve upon the Attorney General a notice of intention resulted i

12002–2002
Scarver v. State green
nyappdiv · 1996
1 sentence

1997This court has broad discretion in deciding a motion to permit the late filing of a claim (Ledet v State of New York, 207 AD2d 965 ), and the statutory factors are not exhaustive, nor is one factor controlling (Scarver v State of New York, 233 AD2d 858 ).

11997–1997
Bommarito v. State neutral
nyappdiv · 1971
1 sentence

1996Additionally, defendant has had quite a full opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim since it was the State agency’s own action — or rather, inaction — that gave rise to the injury (see, Witko v State of New York, 212 AD2d 889 ; Bommarito v State of New York, 35 AD2d 458 ).

11996–1996
Witko v. State of New York green
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

1996Additionally, defendant has had quite a full opportunity to investigate the circumstances underlying the claim since it was the State agency’s own action — or rather, inaction — that gave rise to the injury (see, Witko v State of New York, 212 AD2d 889 ; Bommarito v State of New York, 35 AD2d 458 ).

11996–1996
Groshans v. Town of Babylon neutral
nyappdiv · 1988
1 sentence

1991In addition, the delay which ensued was unrelated to the infancy of the prospective infant plaintiff (see, Matter of Groshans v Town of Babylon, supra).

11991–1991
Kushner v. Corning Glass Works neutral
nyappdiv · 1984
11986–1986
Block v. New York State Thruway Authority green
nyappdiv · 1979
11985–1985
Butler v. State neutral
nyappdiv · 1981
11985–1985
Imperial Gardens Co. v. Englert neutral
nyappdiv · 1982
11985–1985
People v. Rossi green
nyappdiv · 1983
11985–1985
Kelly v. State green
nyappdiv · 1977
11980–1980
Walach v. State green
nyclaimsct · 1977
11978–1978
Rippe v. City of Rochester green
nyappdiv · 1977
11977–1977

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