November 25, 2019

Statute of limitations as an affirmative defense.

The court may bar the assertion of the defense where the defendant's own wrongdoing resulted in the delay between the accrual of the cause of action and the institution of the legal proceeding.

Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig., NY Slip Op 08482 (1st Dep't November 21, 2019)

Here is the decision.