Kurzweg v. Plischke

The District Judge allowed plaintiff Victor J. Kurzweg $1500 for pain and suffering, after finding that he had remained in the hospital for two weeks. The evidence, showed that he was not completely well when discharged and that even at the time of the trial, he still experienced some difficulty in raising his arm. Under these circumstances, we conclude that the award of $1500 for pain and suffering is adequate, but not excessive.

On the question of loss of income, the record shows that plaintiff received his full salary during the time he was in the hospital. Mr. Kurzweg, who testified that…