Neal v. Rainbow House Fruits

Order of the Supreme Court, New York County (Blangiardo, J.), entered February 19, 1981, which set aside the jury verdict of $125,000 in a personal injury case as being excessive and ordered a new trial on the issue of damages is unanimously reversed, without costs, on the law, the facts and the exercise of discretion, and the verdict reinstated. Plaintiff-appellant slipped on the sidewalk in front of defendant’s store and suffered a broken ankle. Apparently due to the testimony of plaintiff and her expert witness regarding the extent and seriousness of her injury, the jury awarded $125,000…