Stewart v. New York City Transit Authority

OPINION OF THE COURT

Mary Ann Brigantti, J.

On remittal from the Appellate Division, First Department, the plaintiff Shelton Stewart cross-moves for (1) acceleration of *613the further amended judgment entered in this matter, with interest, and (2) the imposition of sanctions, costs, and attorney’s fees against the defendant, New York City Transit Authority. The defendant opposes the cross motion.

I. Background

The issue presented to the court is whether the plaintiff/claimant is entitled to acceleration of all future annuity payments from the defendant, under CPLR 5044, representing the future…