Order and judgment unanimously affirmed with costs.
Memorandum:
We conclude that the jury's award of damages did not "deviat[e] materially from what would be reasonable compensation" (CPLR 5501 [c]) for the severe injuries and disability sustained by plaintiff. The trial court did not err by failing to hold a collateral source hearing with respect to the award for loss of earnings (see, CPLR 4545 [c]). Following announcement of the verdict, the court...
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