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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