DeLuca v. Gallo
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Crane, J.
It is well settled that the damages recoverable in a wrongful death action are limited by the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) to fair and just compensation for the “pecuniary injuries” suffered by the survivors of a decedent for whose benefit an action is commenced (EPTL 5-4.3). These compensable damages include the loss of support, services, voluntary assistance, the prospect of inheritance, and the medical and funeral expenses (see, EPTL 5-4.3; Parilis v Feinstein, 49 NY2d 984, 985; Regan v Long Is. R. R., 128 AD2d 511, 513; Odom v Byrne, 104 AD2d 863,…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Albany Hospital v. . Albany Guardian SocietyNew York Court of Appeals · 1915
- Regan v. Long Island Rail RoadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987
- In re the Estate of ScrivaniNew York Supreme Court · 1982
- Flynn v. BatesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1979
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