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

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-03752 · Appeal

A subway rider talks to a transit authority representative about her injury.AI illustration

Did an emailed claim notice hold up in court?

Did the rider properly notify the transit authority of her injury?

TL;DR

  1. 1A woman slipped in a subway station and sued for injuries.
  2. 2She emailed her notice to the Transit Authority, expecting it to count.
  3. 3The Transit Authority argued email was not valid service under the rules.

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Was the email notice of claim properly served on the transit authority?

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