New York § 5209 - 5209Investigation and defense of claims
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5209 — 5209Investigation and defense of claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5209. 5209Investigation and defense of claims
§ 5209. Investigation and defense of claims. (a) The corporation shall provide for the investigation of accidents and actions governed by this article it deems necessary. (b) The corporation may through counsel appear and defend in any action on its own behalf and on behalf of a defendant and take any other steps it deems appropriate including any appropriate method of review. All such acts shall be deemed to be the acts of the corporation and the defendant. (c) Nothing in this article shall deprive a defendant of the right also to employ counsel and defend the action. (d) In any case in which the corporation has assumed the defense of any action under this article, the defendant shall cooperate with the corporation in the defense of the action. In the event of the defendant's failure to do so, the corporation may apply to the court for an order directing cooperation.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5209
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5209 cover?
Section 5209 ("5209Investigation and defense of claims") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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