,

Mr. Ortega, why did you lie to us?

Ortega v Healthcare Servs. Group, Inc., 2018 NY Slip Op 07568 (4th Dept. 2018)

(1) “Plaintiffs commenced this action seeking damages for injuries Rose Ortega (plaintiff) allegedly sustained as a result of a slip and fall that occurred at a facility, which was maintained by defendant. Following the damages phase of a bifurcated trial, the jury awarded plaintiff $4,200 for past pain and suffering, $3,300 for past lost wages, and $2,500 for past medical expenses. Plaintiffs moved to set aside the verdict as against the weight of the evidence on the issue of damages, and for a new trial thereon (see CPLR 4404 [a]).”

(2) “Defendant appeals from an order that, inter alia, granted the motion and ordered a new trial on damages unless defendant stipulated to increase the award for past pain and suffering to $300,000”

(3) “Here, the central issue at the damages trial was whether plaintiff’s claimed shoulder and cervical spine injuries were causally related to the subject fall, or if they resulted from unrelated prior motor vehicle accidents or other unrelated incidents or conditions. Given the conflicting evidence on that issue, plaintiff’s selective and incomplete disclosure of her health history to her healthcare providers and the examining physicians, and her inability to recall prior accidents and injuries during cross-examination, we conclude that the verdict on damages is not against the weight of the evidence because a fair interpretation of the evidence supports the jury’s determination that plaintiff’s shoulder and cervical spine injuries were unrelated to the subject fall and that the only injury sustained by plaintiff in the fall was a knee sprain.”

Facebook
Twitter
Email
Print
Practice Areas

Our wide-ranging expertise will provide you with well-rounded legal counsel

At the Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, our attorneys have the integrity and experience you need to best assist, advise, and support you through your legal challenge, every step of the way.

No Fault Defense
Practice Areas
No Fault Defense

Using cutting-edge technology and strategy to solve complicated problems.

Woman in the hospital with injured leg
Practice Areas
Personal Injury

We can fight for your pain and suffering, lost income, medical bills, and any future lost wages.

Upset woman in the front of the computer with bills
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice

You have the right to bring a malpractice claim for your medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering.

Card in the hand
Practice Areas
Consumer Protection

If you have been sued for an unpaid consumer loan, fallen behind on your credit card bills or similar.

Court room
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation

We can help when you are faced with commercial litigation issues.

We dedicate ourselves to important values

We work hard to fight for your individual case and rights, while providing superior legal services on a timely, effective, and efficient basis. 

Need Help With Your Case?

Proin rhoncus metus aliquet blandit ad placerat sociosqu erat vel letius scelerisque taciti pulvinar.

Got Questions?

Proin rhoncus metus aliquet blandit ad placerat sociosqu erat vel letius scelerisque taciti pulvinar.