Becker v. City of New York

Thompson, J. P.,

dissents and votes to reverse the judgment appealed from and grant a new trial, with the following memorandum: There are several reasons for ordering a new trial in *598this case. First and foremost, the verdict is totally contrary to the weight of the credible evidence. Plaintiff Katherine Becker was injured in December, 1980 when she fell on a sidewalk. Although three separate entities were named as defendants, the entire case proceeded on a theory that the negligent party was the City of New York, based upon its failure to repair a defective sidewalk. The verified complaint…