Case Result

$5M

Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice

2021
Trial Verdict
Salt Lake City, UT

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Case Details

Jury award for the children of a 67-year-old woman who died following the improper withdrawal of life-sustaining care by her doctors. Doctors failed to adequately explain her improving prognosis to the family, leading to the decision to withdraw care.

Additional Notes

Award included $2 million to each of Ms. Birt’s surviving children and $1 million to her estate for pain and suffering. Attorneys Ashton Hyde and John Macfarlane secured the award.

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