Skow v. Jones, Lang & Wooton, Corp

In Skow v. Jones, Lang & Wooton, Corp., 240 A.D.2d 194 (1st Dept. 1007), the Appellate Division found an award for past and future pain and suffering of $ 10,000.00 and $ 7,000.00 to be inadequate. In Skow, supra, plaintiff sustained a herniated disk which required steroids and ultimate surgery. It rendered plaintiff unable to lift heavy loads and required medication indefinitively. Under the circumstances, the Appellate Division increased the award for past and future pain and suffering to $ 300,00.00, consisting of $ 175,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $ 125,000.00 for future pain and suffering.