Rodgers v. 72nd Street Associates

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jane S. Solomon, J.

On September 23, 1998, plaintiffs Frank Rodgers and his *800wife Kathleen Rodgers prevailed in their claims arising from an accident Mr. Rodgers had while working on the premises of the defendant.1 Because some future damages awarded by the jury must be paid periodically under CPLR article 50-B, 5041 et seq., a hearing thereunder was set for a date two months after the verdict, and each side was directed to submit its recommendations prior thereto.

While CPLR 5041 is intimidating, it is not, however, impossible of application. The steps set forth in CPLR 5041…