The jury determined that the van and driver were involved in the accident, but that the defendant’s negligence was not a substantial factor in causing the accident. Motions to set aside the inconsistent verdict as against the weight of evidence, or for a new trial, are pending in Kings County Civil Term. Court reporter Miriam Kaplan recorded the proceedings.  In this courtroom sketch, Hon. Pamela Fisher listens as defendant’s attorney John T. Morale (standing), of the law offices of Richard T. Lau and Assocs., summarizes his arguments before the jury in the pedestrian-motor vehicle accident trial Nieves v. 8 Avenue Furniture.At issue was the....MORE