Fitzpatrick v. A. H. Robbins Co.

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the defendant appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County (Lockman, J.), dated December 7, 1984, which, upon a jury verdict, is in favor of the plaintiff and against it in the principal amount of $1,450,000.

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 service upon the plaintiff of a copy of this decision and order, together with notice of entry, the plaintiff shall…