Moskovitz v. Mt. Sinai Medical Center

This appeal presents four issues for our consideration. Were punitive damages, and the amount awarded, appropriate and proper on the facts of this case? Were the compensatory damages awarded for the survival action and for wrongful death excessive? Should prejudgment interest have been allowed? Was it proper to sanction appellant’s attorney under Civ.R. 11? Figgie has not appealed and, thus, the finding that Figgie was negligent in his care and treatment of Moskovitz is not at issue.

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Punitive Damages

The jury’s award of punitive damages was based upon Figgie’s alteration, falsification or…