If you didn't do the work, get out of court.

Plaintiffs may not recover for services of an independent contractor.
In Craig Antell, D.O., P.C. v New York Cent. Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 2006 NYSlipOp 50521(U) on March 30, 2006, the Appellate Term, First Department affirmed a decision granting defendant summary judgment on these grounds. See also: A.B. Medical Services PLLC v Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., 9 Misc 3d 36 [2005])