Neel v. Mount Sinai Hospital

OPINION OF THE COURT

Judgment entered October 2, 2001 modified to vacate the awards of past and future pain and suffering and to direct a new trial solely as to past pain and suffering, and otherwise affirmed, without costs, unless plaintiff stipulates, within 30 days of service of a copy of this order with notice of entry, to reduce the past pain and suffering award to $250,000, and to entry of an amended judgment in accordance therewith.

The jury’s resolution of the liability portion of this medical malpractice action in favor of plaintiff is supported by the weight of the evidence and,…