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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2024-09402 · Appeal

A health center rep and a state official discuss fines over an ignored subpoena.AI illustration

Should a hospital pay daily fines or just costs?

A health center faces fines for not complying with a state subpoena.

TL;DR

  1. 1A hospital ignored a subpoena and got fined daily.
  2. 2The state argued the fines were too high for the offense.
  3. 3Now, they want the fines changed to a flat fee and costs.

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