N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 514: Actions relating to consumer goods

§ 514. Actions relating to consumer goods. 1. For the purposes of this

section, "consumer goods" shall mean goods, wares, paid merchandise or

services purchased or paid for by a consumer, the intended use or

benefit of which is intended for the personal, family or household

purposes of such consumer.

2. In any contract involving the sale, lease or otherwise providing of

consumer goods, any portion of the contract or any clause which purports

to designate, restrict, or limit the venue in which a claim shall be

adjudicated or arbitrated shall be deemed void as against public policy.

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the validity of any

other aspect of a contract.