$16M
Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A jury in Santa Rosa County Circuit Court awarded $16,000,000 for a medical malpractice and wrongful death case to the family of a woman who died while in the care of Armor Correctional Health Services. The decedent contracted pneumonia which turned into sepsis due to delayed transfer to the emergency room. The verdict included $6,000,000 in compensatory damages and $10,000,000 in punitive damages for the surviving spouse and children.
Additional Notes
Jury verdict including $6,000,000 in compensatory damages and $10,000,000 in punitive damages for the surviving spouse and children. Case involved neglect and delayed transfer of a jail inmate with pneumonia leading to septic shock.