Ordered that the order dated April 25, 2006 is affirmed, with costs.
To vacate her default in opposing that branch of the defendant's motion which was for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, the plaintiff was required to demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for her default and a meritorious cause of action (see CPLR 5015 [a]; McClaren v Bell Atl.,
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