N.Y. CVP Law § 5037
This is the official text of N.Y. CVP Law § 5037, part of New York’s CVP Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "CVP Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Settlements
Official statutory text
§ 5037. Settlements. Nothing in this article shall be construed to\nlimit the right of a plaintiff, defendant or defendants and any insurer\nto settle dental, medical or podiatric malpractice claims as they\nconsider appropriate and in their complete discretion.\n
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