$412M
Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
A recent large medical malpractice verdict in New Mexico was probably due at least in part to the 'ick' factor of the injury. The jury awarded the plaintiff $412 million, of which $37 million was actual damages to compensate him for the injury he suffered, and another $375 million in punitive damages to punish the defendant and to discourage others from engaging in similar conduct. The plaintiff, 66, went to a men’s health clinic for fatigue and weight loss, was told he needed penile injections to avoid permanent injury, and suffered permanent damage to his penis after a botched injection and delayed medical response. He contended the clinic's actions were part of a fraudulent scheme.
Additional Notes
Includes $375 million in punitive damages. Defendants promise an appeal, likely seeking reduction of punitive damages due to Supreme Court precedent on reasonable relationship between punitive and actual damages.