Medina v. Chile Communications, Inc.

*526OPINION OF THE COURT

Lucy Billings, J.

I presided at the trial of this action before a jury August 10 through 15, 2005. On August 15, 2005, the jury rendered a verdict awarding plaintiff damages of $300,000 in past pain and suffering and $700,000 in future pain and suffering over 10 years. Defendants have moved to reduce the verdict on both past and future pain and suffering on the ground that the verdict is excessive. For the reasons explained below, the court denies defendants’ motion. (CPLR 5501 [c].)

As the predicate for awarding plaintiff damages, the jury found against defendants on each…