The claim for loss of inheritance should not have been dismissed given evidence that decedent was earning income at the time of his death and had a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years, and absent evidence as to what extent, if any, decedent's ailments shortened his work-life expectancy. While plaintiff's demand seems exaggerated, calculation of the inheritance lost is a question of fact for the trier of fact (see Parilis v Feinstein,
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DANIEL v. CITY OF NEW YORK
8 A.D.3d 6 (2004)
777 N.Y.S.2d 492
MARGARET DANIEL, as Administrator of the Estate of THEADWARD DANIEL, JR., Deceased, Appellant, v. CITY OF NEW YORK et al., Respondents.
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June 1, 2004.
June 1, 2004.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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