POWELL v. UNITED PARCEL SERV., INC.


242 A.D.2d 473 (1997)

662 N.Y.S.2d 261

Donna Powell, Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of Louis Powell, Sr., Deceased, Respondent, v. United Parcel Service, Inc., et al., Appellants, et al., Defendant

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

September 23, 1997


The jury's original award of $50,000 for economic loss to the decedent's wife deviated materially from what is reasonable compensation (CPLR 5501 [c]) in light of the decedent's life and work expectancies and projected earnings at the time of death. We modify as indicated solely to clarify the apparent intent of the trial court, which reflects the relief requested by plaintiff both at trial and on appeal. We have considered appellants' other arguments and find them to be...

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