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Paukman v Kaplan 2026 NY Slip Op 04425 July 15, 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 Paukman, appellant, v Marland Kaplan, et al., respondents, et al., defendants. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on July 15, 2026 2024-01346, (Index No. 523359/22)