§  2982.  Scope  of  title. Except where such an action is statutorily  required to be brought only in the court of claims, this title shall  be  applicable  to  all  wrongful  death  actions  brought  against a public  authority or public benefit corporation, notwithstanding any  inconsistent  provisions  of  law,  general,  special  or  local, or any  limitation contained in the provisions of any city charter.