{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "5037", "citation": "CPLR § 5037", "heading": "Settlements", "text": ["§ 5037. Settlements. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the right of a plaintiff, defendant or defendants and any insurer to settle dental, medical or podiatric malpractice claims as they consider appropriate and in their complete discretion."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/5037", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Nothing in this article limits the right of any plaintiff, defendant, or insurer to **settle** dental/medical/podiatric malpractice claims however they see fit, in their complete discretion. ★ (Structured-payment rules don't block a plain settlement.)", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/5037", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}