Ventura v. Consolidated Edison Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Sullivan, J.
The issue before us is whether loss of consortium is a pecuniary injury and thus compensable in a wrongful death action. We conclude that it is.
*354On December 11, 1970, a gas explosion occurred in lower Manhattan, as a result of which, that same day, Anthony Ventura, an employee of the Ann Street Barber Shop, located near the blast, died. At his death decedent was 64 years of age, earning approximately $125 per week, and was survived by his widow, age 54 and 4 children, aged 33, 27, 25 and 11.
Plaintiff Vincent Ventura was appointed administrator of the deceased’s…
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