Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, and the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability is denied as premature, with leave to renew upon the completion of discovery.
A party should be afforded a reasonable opportunity to conduct discovery prior to the determination of a motion for summary judgment (see CPLR 3212 [f]; Brea v Salvatore,
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