STEINBERG v. QUEENS IMPORT

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.