Steven J Seiden

Steven J Seiden

October 06, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Legislature Should Amend Law on Prejudgment Interest

Because of a settlement, whether a plaintiff is entitled to prejudgment interest from the moment a defendant concedes liability will not be decided by the Court of Appeals. To properly reflect the legislative intent and the court's previous decisions, the legislature should amend CPLR 5002.

By Steven J. Seiden

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