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Williams v Ruta 2026 NY Slip Op 04230 July 1, 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. Celeste Williams, appellant, v Scott Ruta, et al., respondents. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on July 1, 2026 2023-08198, (Index No. 53208/19) Mark C. Dillon, J.P