N.Y. Public Authorities Law 2547 – Actions against the corporation
§ 2547. Actions against the corporation. (a) Except in an action for wrongful death, an action against the corporation 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 thereof shall have accrued nor unless a notice of claim shall have been served on a director of the corporation or officer or employee thereof designated by the corporation 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 corporation 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 2547
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- 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.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(b) The venue of every action, suit or special proceeding brought against the corporation shall be laid in the county of New York.
(c) Neither any director of the corporation nor any officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, while acting within the scope of their authority, shall be subject to any personal liability resulting from exercising or carrying out of any of the corporation's purposes or powers.