Order unanimously modified, on the law, and, as modified, affirmed, without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum:
Special Term erred by not dismissing plaintiff's cause of action for intentional tort, as well as plaintiff's claim for punitive damages. Plaintiff's complaint alleging breach of contract does not allege a breach of a duty separate and distinct from the breach of contract; therefore, the cause of action in tort should be dismissed (Charles...
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