The defamation, libel, slander and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims are barred by the one-year statute of limitations (CPLR 215 [3]). There is no basis to toll the limitations period. Defendant did nothing to actively mislead plaintiffs or prevent them from timely bringing this action (see O'Hara v Bayliner,
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