* § 2067. Actions against the authority. a. In every action against the authority for damages, for injuries to real or personal property, or for the destruction thereof, or for personal injuries or death, the complaint shall contain an allegation that at least thirty days have elapsed since the demand, claim or claims upon which such action is founded were presented to a member of the authority, or to its secretary, or to its chief executive officer and that the Authority has neglected or refused to make an adjustment or payment thereof for thirty days after such presentment.

Terms Used In N.Y. Public Authorities Law 2067

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • 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.

b. An action against the authority founded in tort shall not be commenced more than one year after the cause of action therefor shall have accrued, nor unless a notice of claim shall have been served on the authority within the time limited, and in compliance with all the requirements of § 50-e of the general municipal law.

c. All actions against the authority of whatsoever nature shall be brought in the county of Broome.

* NB Authority dissolved September 1, 1977

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