Martell v. Chrysler Corp.

— Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: In this products liability action, Supreme Court did not abuse its discretion in ordering a bifurcated trial of the issues of liability and damages (see, 22 NYCRR 202.42 [a]). We reject plaintiff’s contention that the court’s ruling effectively precluded him from proving the cause of his injuries. Although the court did not allow plaintiff to offer proof regarding pain and suffering or economic damage, he was afforded considerable latitude to develop the nature and extent of his injuries as they related to the liability aspect of his…