In this medical malpractice action the plaintiff's attorney was retained and the action instituted after July 1, 1985. Thus, when on January 17, 1989 the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $500,000 past and $5,000,000 future damages, it became necessary for the court to apply the provisions of CPLR 5031.
The jury's $5,000,000 award for future damages was itemized...
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