Davis v. City of New York

In Davis v. City of New York (264 AD2d 379) the infant plaintiff's injuries included ADHD; his condition was "characterized by hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and distractability" (id. at 379-80.) His "full scale and verbal IQ placed him within the average range of potential." (Id. at 380.) He would "likely have some difficulty throughout his life with personal relationships and work- and school- related pursuits," but "the plaintiffs failed to present evidence, other than speculation, that the infant plaintiff's academic and future employment opportunities would be limited as a result of his rather mild disorder." (Id. at 379-80.) "The jury award of $ 1,000,000" was deemed "excessive, given the lack of severity of the infant plaintiff's condition." (Id. at 380.)