Court Opinion

ID: 5540488
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2022-01-10 18:35:10.552532+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T08:34:49.419393
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OPINION OF THE COURT
Memorandum.
The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.
The party opposing a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute is obligated to make an evidentiary showing sufficiently demonstrating a "good and meritorious cause of action” (CPLR 3216 [e]; see, Kel Mgt. Corp. v Rogers & Wells, 64 NY2d 904, 905). In medical malpractice actions expert medical opinion evidence is required to demonstrate merit, except as to matters within the ordinary experience and knowledge of laypersons (Fiore v Galang, 64 NY2d 999). We agree with the Appellate Division that plaintiff failed to satisfy these requirements.
*943Chief Judge Wachtler and Judges Simons, Kaye, Titone, Hancock, Jr., and Bellacosa concur; Judge Smith taking no part.
Order affirmed, with costs, in a memorandum.