What is the test for plain error review in civil cases?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Chase, 16-2636 (2nd Cir. 2017):

1. Under plain error review, a defendant must "demonstrate that (1) there was error, (2) the error was plain, (3) the error prejudicially affected his substantial rights, and (4) the error seriously affected the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings." United States v. Cook, 722 F.3d 477, 481 (2d Cir. 2013).

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