Tejada v. City of New York

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the defendants appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Hentel, J.), entered June 25, 1985, which, upon a jury verdict, is in favor of the plaintiff and against them in the principal sum of $1,426,431.

Ordered that the judgment is reversed, on the facts and as an exercise of discretion, without costs or disbursements, and a new trial is granted on the issue of damages only, unless within 20 days after the service upon the plaintiff of a copy of this decision and order, together with notice of entry, the plaintiff shall…