N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 3409: Settlement conference in dental, podiatric and medical malpractice actions

Rule 3409. Settlement conference in dental, podiatric and medical

malpractice actions. In every dental, podiatric or medical malpractice

action, the court shall hold a mandatory settlement conference within

forty-five days after the filing of the note of issue and certificate of

readiness or, if a party moves to vacate the note of issue and

certificate of readiness, within forty-five days after the denial of

such motion. Where parties are represented by counsel, only attorneys

fully familiar with the action and authorized to dispose of the case, or

accompanied by a person empowered to act on behalf of the party

represented, will be permitted to appear at the conference. Where

appropriate, the court may order parties, representatives of parties,

representatives of insurance carriers or persons having an interest in

any settlement to also attend in person or telephonically at the

settlement conference. The chief administrative judge shall by rule

adopt procedures to implement such settlement conference.