DocketNumber: No. 305753
Citation Numbers: 1995 Conn. Super. Ct. 10746
Judges: FLANAGAN, J.
Filed Date: 9/11/1995
Status: Non-Precedential
Modified Date: 4/18/2021
In their Motion for Remittitur the defendants seek to have the verdict of $400,000.00 reduced by the sum of $75,000.00 which the plaintiff received from Yale-New Haven-Hospital, a former defendant.
The decedent was a 65 year old female with a life expectancy CT Page 10747 of five to ten years. There was evidence that she was a kind and loving mother and grandmother. She was described as a good friend and neighbor who was active in church and community affairs. There was evidence as to pain and suffering she experienced while in the hospital prior to her demise.
The jury was instructed as to various elements to be considered in arriving at fair, just and reasonable compensation namely compensation for the death itself, the destruction of her ability to carry on life's activities as well as pain and suffering experienced before her death.
The verdict of $400,000.00 plus $75,000.00 received from Yale New Haven Hospital falls well within the flexible limits of allowable damages in the matter at hand. Certainly the sum of $475,000.00 is not excessive as a matter of law. Section
Motion denied.
Flanagan, J.