Antzelevitch v. Cohen

The question presented by plaintiff’s motion to set aside the jury verdict is whether the verdict may stand where the jury found that defendant was liable but failed to award plaintiff any damages for personal injuries despite a concession by defendant that plaintiff had sustained a "serious injury” within the meaning of subdivision 4 of section 671 of the Insurance Law.

Plaintiff sought to recover damages for his personal injuries and for property damage to his motor vehicle arising out of an incident which took place on May 17, 1976. There was no real dispute over the fact that the front of…