A New York State court does not lack jurisdiction over a tortfeasor in bankruptcy. Notwithstanding the automatic stay resulting from bankruptcy, the tortfeasor is not exempt from consideration of damages under CPLR article 16. To the extent that such entity's culpability is 50% or less, exposure for noneconomic damages can still be calculated in apportioning liability (Kharmah v Metropolitan Chiropractic Ctr.,
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