Joseph J. Rava Collaborates with Dan D. Kohane on the AVOID Act’s Impact on Third-Party Practice
We are pleased to present this timely and in-depth analysis of New York’s newly enacted AVOID Act, authored by Dan D. Kohane of Hurwitz Fine P.C., Chair of the firm’s Insurance Coverage Team, in collaboration with Joseph J. Rava, the Co-Head of Labor Law at Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP.
Drawing on experience in insurance coverage, New York Labor Law, and other high-exposure litigation, the authors examine how the AVOID Act fundamentally alters long-standing third-party practice under the CPLR. As discussed below, legislation intended to curb delay may instead curtail judicial discretion, increase litigation costs, and introduce significant procedural inefficiencies. We believe this article offers valuable guidance for practitioners, insurers, and risk professionals navigating the evolving landscape of civil litigation in New York.
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