The Appellate Division affirmed the denial of defendants' motion to change venue from New York County to Onondaga County, based upon plaintiff's showing of compelling circumstances sufficient to override the mandate of CPLR 504, while citing CPLR 510[3]. Plaintiff provided evidence that travel to Onondaga County would be a hardship for him and his witness, his treating psychiatrist, based on his limited financial means and the adverse effect it would have on his mental health.
Hicks v. City of Syracuse, NY Slip Op 05831 (1st Dep't November 21, 2024)
