The doctrine of primary jurisdiction coordinates the relationship between courts and administrative agencies so that any divergence of opinion between them does not render ineffective the statutes with which both are concerned. The doctrine applies to the extent that the matter before the court is within the agency's specialized field. Under the doctrine, there is concurrent jurisdiction, but where an administrative agency has the necessary expertise to dispose of an issue, the court's involvement awaits resolution of the administrative proceeding.
Calle v. National Grid USA Serv. Co., Inc., NY Slip 04190 (2d Dep't August 14, 2024)
