Mediavilla v. Gurman

In Mediavilla v. Gurman (272 A.D.2d 146 [1st Dept 2000]), the Appellate Division reversed an order of the Supreme Court which denied plaintiff's motion to vacate the dismissal of a negligence action for failure to attend a court-ordered conference. In its decision, the Appellate Division pointed out that (at 148) "while the reason given by counsel for plaintiffs for failing to appear at the conference is short on detail, law office failure does not preclude the court from excusing a default or delay."