New York Court Finds Excessive, Reduces Future Pain Asbestos Award

Mealey's (July 11, 2019, 1:27 PM EDT) -- NEW YORK — A New York appellate court on July 8 further reduced what was once a $10 million award for future pain and suffering, telling the plaintiff she must accept $500,000 for what was a month of future pain and suffering or face a new trial.  The court affirmed the liability finding and $5 million award for past pain and suffering (Frank Gondar v. A.O. Smith Water Products Co., et al., No. 190079-2015, 9722, 9721, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 1st Div.)....

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