Garcia v. Queens Surface Corp

In Garcia v. Queens Surface Corp., (271 A.D.2d 277 [1st Dept. 2000]) the 28-year-old Plaintiff suffered a torn meniscus and underwent two surgeries to correct the condition. The plaintiff was disabled for eight months and ultimately required re-assignment with reduced duties. The First Department upheld an award of $150,000 for past pain and suffering over the course of five years, and future pain and suffering of $450,000 for 20 years.