Plaintiff, then 31 years of age, fell on a sidewalk and sustained a fractured right patella which required two surgeries. She was hospitalized eight days for the first surgery and two days for the second. Notwithstanding the severity of plaintiff's injury, we find that the awards for past and future pain and suffering deviate materially from what is reasonable compensation under the circumstances to the extent indicated (see, Harvey v Mazal Am. Partners,
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ALVARADO v. CITY OF NEW YORK
287 A.D.2d 296 (2001)
731 N.Y.S.2d 153
VIVIAN ALVARADO, Respondent, v. CITY OF NEW YORK, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided October 11, 2001.
Decided October 11, 2001.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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