Application of the doctrine is proper where, as here, a new action has been commenced and consolidated with a prior action. Its application is not limited to those instances where the plaintiff is seeking an amendment of the complaint in the original action. The doctrine may be applied if the party was identified in the prior action but not made a party to that action owing to the plaintiff's failure to comply with the technical requirements for commencing an action.
Picchioni v. Sabur, NY Slip Op 04362 (1st Dep't September 5, 2024)
