Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion granted.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court abused its discretion in denying defendants' motion to bifurcate the trial. Issues of liability and damages in a negligence action are distinct and severable issues that should be tried and determined separately unless plaintiff's injuries have an important bearing on the issue of liability (see, Armstrong v Adelman Automotive Parts Distrib. Corp.,
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