RAMOS v. CITY OF NEW YORK


169 A.D.2d 687 (1991)

Norma Ramos et al., Appellants, v. City of New York et al., Respondents

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

January 31, 1991


As the result of a Caesarean operation in which plaintiff Norma Ramos' first child was stillborn, the plaintiff suffered pain for approximately one year, was unable to enjoy sexual relations for approximately six months, has a fear of future vaginal deliveries, and has a scar. The IAS court properly determined that damages of $180,000 deviated materially from what would be reasonable compensation (CPLR 5501 [c]), and properly determined that $75,000 would be a reasonable...

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