Arvelo v. City of New York

OPINION OF THE COURT

Philip S. Straniere, J.

Plaintiffs, Jessica Arvelo (Arvelo), an infant, by her parent and natural guardian, David Arvelo, and David Arvelo, individually, moved by oral motion during the course of the nonjury trial of the action for permission to file a late notice of claim against the defendant, New York City Board of Education. Defendants, City of New York and the New York City Board of Education, oppose the motion on the ground that the Civil Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the motion pursuant to General Municipal Law § 50-e (7).

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Plaintiff, Arvelo,…