Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
In light of the brief delay, the absence of prejudice, the plaintiff's showing of a reasonable excuse, and the potential merit of his claim, we find that the Supreme Court permissibly exercised its discretion in denying the defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint pursuant to CPLR 3012 (b) (see, Shopsin v Siben & Siben,
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