Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
In a proper exercise of its discretion, a court may grant a request to vacate a dismissal for abandonment on the basis of failure to prosecute pursuant to CPLR 3404, provided that the plaintiff carries the affirmative burden of establishing all of the following four factors: (1) a meritorious cause of action, (2) a reasonable excuse for the delay, (3) a lack of intent to abandon the action, and (4) a lack of prejudice...
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