While we disagree with the IAS Court that plaintiff administratrix has come forward with proof of paternity sufficient to support the cause of action for wrongful death brought on behalf of the non-marital child and sole distributee of the deceased putative father, we do find the proof sufficient to at least raise an issue of fact as to paternity, and accordingly affirm denial of the motions for summary judgment. Under EPTL 5-4.5, the right of a non-marital child to recover...
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