October 9, 2022

Appellate practice.

A defendant with a right to contribution from a co-defendant has standing to appeal dismissal of his cross-claim. Here, the cross-claim is reinstated, and the cross-claimant can seek recovery for his co-defendants' proportionate fault for plaintiff's injuries. 

Ortiz v. Maxon, NY Slip Op 05375 (1st Dep't September 29, 2022)

Here is the decision.