NYC Civil Court in Manhattan to Launch Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Program for Small Claims Cases

1.27.21 NYC Civil Court in Manhattan to Launch Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Program for Small Claims Cases. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks and New York City Civil Court Administrative Judge Anthony Cannataro announced the upcoming launch in Manhattan’s Civil Court of an online dispute resolution (ODR) pilot program for eligible small claims matters. The Manhattan pilot is designed to assist unrepresented parties in managing and resolving matters involving disputes related to the purchase or sale of goods or services, with a monetary limit up to $10,000, and will include, among other things, an opt-out option. For more information, click here.