Order modified, on the law, by increasing the proposed award to $750,000. As so modified, order affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
Plaintiff Anthony Esteves' time to stipulate to the reduction is extended until 20 days after service upon him of a copy of the order to be made hereon, with notice of entry. Although, on the facts presented, the jury verdict of $1,098,000 was excessive, the reduction proposed by the trial court was unduly severe. In order to adequately...
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