Legal Opinion
Stiuso v. City of New York
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided June 24, 1996PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*664On October 30, 1988, the plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident caused, in part, by the appellant’s negligence, as the result of which she suffered, inter alia, a broken jaw and the loss of her right eye. We agree with the appellant’s contention that the damages awarded were excessive. The record reveals that the plaintiff has been able to maintain her job and although she will require plastic surgery, she does not suffer continued pain. In reaching our determination, we have also considered the fact that the plaintiff has not adjusted well to her injuries. Under the circumstances,…
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