Order unanimously reversed on the law with costs and application granted.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court abused its discretion in denying claimant's application for leave to serve a late notice of claim (see, General Municipal Law § 50-e [5]). Respondent "acquired actual knowledge of the essential facts constituting the claim" shortly after their occurrence (General Municipal Law § 50-e [5]; see, Maurice W. v Onondaga County Dept. of...
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