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Bigica v State of New York 2026 NY Slip Op 05073 August 26, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. Joseph Bigica, appellant, v State of New York, respondent. (Claim No. 136927) Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on August 26, 2026 2024-02466 Francesca E