Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs to the respondents appearing separately and filing separate briefs.
A plaintiff seeking to restore an action to the trial calendar after it has been dismissed pursuant to CPLR 3404 must demonstrate: (1) a meritorious cause of action, (2) a reasonable excuse for the delay in prosecuting the action, (3) a lack of intent to abandon the action, and (4) a lack of prejudice to the nonmoving party (see, Fico v...
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