Lattanzi v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sweeney, J. P.

This claim arose out of a single-car accident which occurred on January 3, 1974 on the Southern State Parkway (Parkway) on Long Island. Claimant’s vehicle skidded on the icy highway, veered off the shoulder, struck a wooden guardrail which splintered and penetrated the vehicle causing severe personal injuries to claimant. After a trial the court found defendants negligent and claimant free from contributory negligence. The court awarded claimant $450,000, and, for loss of services, his wife was awarded $25,000. This appeal ensued.

Basically, claimant contends…