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Public Authorities Law § 2982 · Title 11. Wrongful Death Actions

Scope of title

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§ 2982. Scope of title. Except where such an action is statutorily required to be brought only in the court of claims, this title shall be applicable to all wrongful death actions brought against a public authority or public benefit corporation, notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of law, general, special or local, or any limitation contained in the provisions of any city charter.

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Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PBA2982
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