September 8, 2023

Long-arm jurisdiction.

The invocation of New York's long-arm jurisdiction pursuant to CPLR 302(a)(2) requires the defendant's physical presence in New York at the time of the tort. The mere fact that the injury occurred in New York is insufficient.

SOS Capital v. Recycling Paper Partners of PA, LLC, NY Slip Op 04480 (1st Dep't August 31, 2023)

Here is the decision.