Torem v. 564 Central Avenue Restaurant Inc.

Judgement, Supreme Court, New York County, entered upon a jury verdict on May 28, 1986 (John G. Dier, J.), in favor of plaintiff Seymour Torem in the sum of $97,300, and in favor of plaintiff Renee Torem for loss of services in the sum of $10,000, with liability apportioned 60% against defendant Long Island Lighting Co., Inc., and 40% against 564 Central Avenue Rest., Inc., unanimously reversed, on the law, and a new trial ordered on liability only, with costs to abide the event.

The evidence at trial showed that on the evening of November 6, 1982, Seymour Torem and his wife were patrons at…