N.Y. Public Authorities Law 1691 – Actions against authority
§ 1691. Actions against authority. 1. Except in an action for wrongful death, an action against the authority for personal injury or property damage or founded on tort shall not be commenced more than one year and ninety days after the cause of action therefor shall have accrued, nor unless a notice of claim shall be served on an officer or employee of the authority designated by the authority for such purpose, within the time limited by, and in compliance with the requirements of, § 50-e of the general municipal law. An action against the authority for wrongful death shall be commenced in accordance with the notice of claim and time limitation provisions of title eleven of article nine of this chapter.
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Authorities Law 1691
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
2. Neither any member of the authority nor any officer, employee, or agent of the authority, while acting within the scope of their authority, shall be subject to any personal liability resulting from the exercise or carrying out of any of the authority's purposes or powers.