Permits a plaintiff to recover directly against a third party defendant found liable in certain actions.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to allow a plaintiff to collect an unsatisfied judgment from a third-party defendant who is liable for contribution or indemnification to the defendant. This applies when the plaintiff's judgment remains unsatisfied thirty days after being served on the defendant. The plaintiff can collect up to the amount awarded on the cause of action for contribution or indemnification.

Permits a plaintiff to recover directly against a third party defendant found liable in certain actions.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to allow a plaintiff to collect an unsatisfied judgment from a third-party defendant who is liable for contribution or indemnification to the defendant. This applies when the plaintiff's judgment remains unsatisfied thirty days after being served on the defendant. The plaintiff can collect up to the amount awarded on the cause of action for contribution or indemnification.