The report and recommendations of the special referee as to legal fees were properly confirmed, as modified, since the findings contained therein were supported by the record ( see Nager v Panadis, 238 AD2d 135, 135-136). Sanctions were also properly awarded against plaintiff for his "frivolous conduct" in connection with this action ( 22 NYCRR 130-1.1).
There was no evidence to support plaintiffs contention that the court should have recused itself.
We have considered plaintiffs remaining arguments and find them unavailing.