Court Says Damages Award Inadequate

A New York appellate court overturned an award of damages after a defendant’s default in a Labor Law case, finding the award inadequate. Case: Sharif v. Pritam Property Inc., Nos. 2021-09103 and 2022-02868, 10/30/2024, published. Facts: Rizwan Sharif suffered injuries when he slipped and fell off a chain-link fence on property owned by Pritam Property Inc. Procedural history: Sharif filed suit against Pritam, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. Queens County Supreme Court Justice Timothy J. Dufficy granted Sharif’s motion for default judgment o...