DUZON v. STATE OF NEW YORK


244 A.D.2d 189 (1997)

664 N.Y.S.2d 12

Robert Duzon, an Adult Incapable of Adequately Prosecuting or Defending His Rights, by Patricia Duzon, His Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. State of New York, Respondent

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

November 13, 1997


The award deviates materially from what is reasonable compensation for this 34-year-old, severely handicapped resident of a State developmental center, who, as a result of a fire set by his roommate, sustained second- and third-degree burns to 15% of his body, including his legs and buttocks, was hospitalized for six weeks, and experienced excruciating pain during two skin graft procedures and various debridements and had to undergo...

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