Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the plaintiff's contentions, the defendant demonstrated, prima facie, his entitlement to judgment as a matter of law by submitting proof in admissible form that he did not negligently cause the plaintiff's injuries. The burden then shifted to the plaintiff to establish the existence of a genuine, material issue of fact which would require a trial (see, Alvarez v Prospect Hosp.,
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