y resulting from the delay in seeking leave, unless the proposed amendment is palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit (see CPLR 3025 [b]; Aurora Loan Servs., LLC v Thomas, 70 AD3d 986. 987, 897 NYS2d 140 [2d Dept 2010]; Lucido v Mancuso, 49 AD3d 220, 222, 851 NYS2d 238 [2d Dept 2008], appeal withdrawn