The party moving for summary judgment bears the initial burden to make a prima facie showing of entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, tendering sufficient evidence to demonstrate the absence of any material issues of fact. A moving defendant cannot satisfy this burden merely by pointing to gaps in the plaintiff's case; it must affirmatively demonstrate the merits of its defense.
Chin v. Pacific 10, LLC, NY Slip Op 00343 (2d Dep't January 28, 2026)
