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

New York S06936 amends the civil practice law and rules to expedite actions involving insurance claims for damages resulting from a state disaster emergency. It mandates a preliminary conference within 30 days after a request for judicial intervention is filed. A mandatory settlement conference must occur within 14 days after a note of issue is filed. Pre-trial motions must be made within 30 days after the note of issue is filed. These rules do not apply to claims involving reinsurance. The act takes effect immediately.

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

New York S06936 amends the civil practice law and rules to expedite actions involving insurance claims for damages resulting from a state disaster emergency. It mandates a preliminary conference within 30 days after a request for judicial intervention is filed. A mandatory settlement conference must occur within 14 days after a note of issue is filed. Pre-trial motions must be made within 30 days after the note of issue is filed. These rules do not apply to claims involving reinsurance. The act takes effect immediately.