Brooklyn Union Gas Co. v. Aaer Sprayed Insulations, Inc.

In this action, which arises from the presence of asbestos in several facilities belonging to plaintiff, Brooklyn Union Gas Company, plaintiff initially served a summons with notice only upon the approximately 100 defendants. Fifty-seven of them, including appellants, made demands for the complaint pursuant to CPLR 3012 (b). Plaintiff eventually served a complaint, but not until after the 20-day period provided in CPLR 3012 (b) had expired. The service ranged from about two weeks to seven weeks late, with the majority being less than three weeks late. Defendants then filed motions or cross…