Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed.
Memorandum:
"For plaintiff[s] to avoid dismissal of [their] action for failure to timely serve a complaint, [they] must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for [their] delay and establish the meritorious nature of [their] claim" (Young v Bassett Hosp.,
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