Judgment affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
Contrary to the plaintiff's contention on appeal, the court's charge to the jury was in all respects proper. The court not only charged the appropriate propositions of law, but also carefully outlined the contentions of the parties (see generally, Green v Downs, 27 N.Y.2d 205, 208-209; PJI 1:6). Furthermore, we find that the plaintiff failed to meet his burden of proof on the essential element of causation (see, Minardo v. Estate of Mussio, 116 A.D.2d 701; Mertsaris v. 73rd Corp., 105 A.D.2d 67) with respect to those theories of liability concerning which he requested a more detailed charge. We have reviewed the plaintiff's remaining contentions on appeal and find them to be without merit. Gibbons, J.P., Weinstein, Lawrence and Eiber, JJ., concur.