Larsen v. Vigliarolo Brothers, Inc.

In a negligence action to recover damages for personal injuries, etc., the City of New York appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, dated October 15, 1979, which was in favor of the plaintiffs, after a jury trial. Judgment affirmed, with costs. The trial court did not commit error by permitting the plaintiffs’ witness, Vincent O’Gorman, to testify as to prior spillages of debris and accidents at the location in question. O’Gorman lived right at that location and had frequent opportunities to observe the condition of the roadway. We also find it significant that O’Gorman…