The action, commenced February 1998 and based on a physical altercation that occurred in January 1994, is time-barred. We reject plaintiffs' claim that, since a prior action based on the same events was commenced prior to January 1, 1998 and dismissed for improper service after January 1, 1998, they have a vested right in the 120-day grace period provided in CPLR former 306-b (b), repealed as of January 1, 1998 and applicable to all actions commenced on or after January 1...
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