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Except where such an action is statutorily required to be brought only in the court of claims, this title shall be applicable to all wrongful death actions brought against a public authority or public benefit corporation, notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of law, general, special or local, or any limitation contained in the provisions of any city charter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Public Authorities Law - PBA § 2982. Scope of title - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/public-authorities-law/pba-sect-2982/
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