MALONEY v. RUPLIN

Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.

The allegations set forth by the plaintiff in his sixth cause of action describe conduct having a high degree of moral culpability which manifests a "`conscious disregard for the rights of others'" ( Home Ins. Co. v American Home Prods. Corp., 75 NY2d 196, 203; Walker v Sheldon, 10 NY2d 401).