Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the defendants' contention, the verdict in favor of the plaintiff was based upon a fair interpretation of the evidence ( see, Nicastro v. Park, 113 A.D.2d 129, 134). In addition, the damages awarded were adequately supported by the trial evidence and were not excessive ( cf., Papa v. City of New York, 194 A.D.2d 527, 531; Georgiadis v. State of New York, 106 A.D.2d 706, 707-708). In view of the premeditated and brutal nature of the defendants' attack upon the plaintiff with baseball bats, resulting in serious injuries, we find that the $25,000 awarded in punitive damages was not excessive.
The defendants' remaining contentions are either unpreserved for appellate review or without merit.
Thompson, J.P., Santucci Friedmann and Florio, JJ., concur.