Product Liability Case Values in New York (2026)

Product liability verdicts in New York demonstrate significant variability, with the two tracked cases spanning a wide range from $2.0M to $116.2M, reflecting how dramatically case-specific facts can influence outcomes. The $116.2M verdict in Cadigan v. Liberty Helicopters (2024) suggests New York juries are willing to award substantial damages in cases involving catastrophic injuries or egregious defendant conduct, consistent with the state's plaintiff-favorable jury environment and absence of non-economic damage caps. However, the $2.0M outcome in the Smalley v. Harley-Davidson matter illustrates that not all product liability claims yield outsized results, and factors such as comparative fault, injury severity, and product defect theory can substantially moderate awards even in this favorable jurisdiction.