Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion granted.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court abused its discretion in denying defendant's motion for a bifurcated trial in this personal injury action. Plaintiff did not oppose the motion and thus a fortiori failed to establish the need to depart from the general rule that "issues of liability and damages in a negligence action are distinct and severable issues which should be tried and determined separately...
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