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Boutureira v Grotas 2026 NY Slip Op 05155 September 2, 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. Ricardo Boutureira, appellant, v Aaron B. Grotas, etc., et al., respondents. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on September 2, 2026 2025-01676, (Index No. 709353/22)