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ESTHER FREDERICKS, Respondent, v. EUGENE GENTILE, Appellant, et al., Defendants.

In view of the medical evidence showing that plaintiff, a pedestrian, sustained a fractured rib and a one-inch laceration, which resulted in a keloidal scar, when struck by the vehicle operated by defendant-appellant, the court did not err in refusing to charge the no fault threshold of "serious injury" as defined by Insurance Law § 5102 (d). Defense counsel, during summation, conceded that plaintiff's injuries were "serious enough to qualify under the law for [the jury] to make an award".

The jury's award of $75,000 and $100,000 for past and future pain and suffering, respectively, does not deviate materially from what would be reasonable compensation (CPLR 5501 [c]).

Concur — Carro, J.P., Milonas, Rosenberger and Asch, JJ.

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FREDERICKS v. GENTILE
(Feb 6, 1992)