Provides that the materiality test shall focus on the potential effect of the false record or statement when it is made, not on the actual effect of the false record or statement when it is discovered; provides that unless the attorney general has provided the court with written approval that the qui tam plaintiff may continue the action, the court shall dismiss the action without prejudice to any state or local government; makes related provisions.
Provides that the materiality test shall focus on the potential effect of the false record or statement when it is made, not on the actual effect of the false record or statement when it is discovered; provides that unless the attorney general has provided the court with written approval that the qui tam plaintiff may continue the action, the court shall dismiss the action without prejudice to any state or local government; makes related provisions.
Provides that when a court of appeals judge recuses themselves from sitting in or taking part in the decision, action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding, a replacement shall be chosen on a rotating basis, based on seniority, of the next available appellate division judge.
Provides that in toxic tort cases the date of discovery of the injury by the plaintiff or claimant is presumed to be the date of diagnosis and where the specific toxic etiological cause of injury is not known for up to ten years (instead of five years) after the injury itself is discovered a plaintiff shall have three years to file a claim from the time such specific cause is discovered.
Provides that in toxic tort cases the date of discovery of the injury by the plaintiff or claimant is presumed to be the date of diagnosis and where the specific toxic etiological cause of injury is not known for up to ten years (instead of five years) after the injury itself is discovered a plaintiff shall have three years to file a claim from the time such specific cause is discovered.
Provides that a police officer in the county of Westchester can be suspended without pay for not more than 30 days pending a trial of disciplinary charges.