The opinion of the court was delivered by BROCHIN, J.A.D.
In September 1984, plaintiff John Jugan commenced an action against defendant Stuart Friedman, M.D., to recover damages for personal injuries which resulted from medical malpractice committed by Dr. Friedman in the fall of 1982. In March 1988, the jury awarded Mr. Jugan compensatory damages of $10,000 and punitive damages of $150,000. No appeal was taken from the judgment entered on that verdict, and Dr. Friedman...
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