Sussman v. Yellow Taxicab Co.

This is plaintiff’s rule to show cause on the ground of inadequacy of damages.

The plaintiff, a dentist in active practice, earning according to his testimony some $25,000 a year over expenses, was injured by having his hand jammed in-the door of a taxicab of the defendant company, necessitating the amputation of about half of the first finger with incidental injury to two other fingers, causing stiffness. The testimony showed with substantial clearness that the plaintiff’s right hand was permanently crippled.

The jury found a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $3,000, and counsel for the…