Expedites actions involving insurance claims for damages resulting from a state disaster emergency; sets time frames.

New York A02528 amends the civil practice law and rules to expedite actions involving insurance claims for damages resulting from a state disaster emergency. It sets specific time frames for mandatory preliminary conferences, settlement conferences, and pre-trial motions. The bill applies to insurance claims in counties where a state disaster emergency has been declared by the governor. It also allows for telephonic or video-conference participation in settlement conferences.

Expedites actions involving insurance claims for damages resulting from a state disaster emergency; sets time frames.

New York A02528 amends the civil practice law and rules to expedite actions involving insurance claims for damages resulting from a state disaster emergency. It sets specific time frames for mandatory preliminary conferences, settlement conferences, and pre-trial motions. The bill applies to insurance claims in counties where a state disaster emergency has been declared by the governor. It also allows for telephonic or video-conference participation in settlement conferences.