Case Name: Lynn Alfaro, Respondent, v. Thomas Crimmins Contracting Co., Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1964-11-24
Citations: 22 A.D.2d 788
Docket Number: 
Parties: Lynn Alfaro, Respondent, v. Thomas Crimmins Contracting Co., Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 22
Pages: 788–788

Head Matter:
Lynn Alfaro, Respondent, v. Thomas Crimmins Contracting Co., Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment in favor of plaintiff unanimously reversed on the law, on the facts and in the exercise of discretion, the verdict vacated and a new trial granted, with $50 costs to defendant-appellant, unless plaintiff stipulates to accept, in lieu of the award by verdict, the sum of $7,500, in which event the judgment is modified to that extent and, as so modified, affirmed, with $50 costs to appellant. In this personal injury negligence action it is evident that the jury verdict is grossly excessive and that a verdict in excess of $7,500 is not warranted on the record. Settle order on notice. Concur — Botein, P. J., Breitel, Yalente, McNally and Stevens, JJ.