Case Result
$15M
Medical Malpractice
2012
Trial Verdict
Billings, MT
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Case Details
36-year-old man awarded $15 million in medical malpractice verdict after an ER doctor misdiagnosed a herniated disk as neck strain, leading to complete paralysis from the chest down.
Additional Notes
The patient was discharged after being diagnosed with neck strain, but a few hours later was completely paralyzed. The jury found both the doctor and hospital liable.