Latest jury verdicts, settlements, and legal outcome analysis
A Hamilton County jury returned a $10 million verdict against Good Samaritan Hospital after finding the facility negligently admitted a 68-year-old woman with delirium to its psychiatric unit, where nursing staff dismissed her medical complaints for seven days until she died of septic shock from bowel perforation.
In a landmark decision for child safety and personal injury law, a Polk County jury held an unlicensed daycare operator and her staff accountable for the "heinous and catastrophic" injuries inflicted upon an infant in their care. Nine-month-old Owen Ryals, who arrived at the facility as a healthy child, left with multiple skull fractures, retinal detachment, and permanent brain damage after being subjected to blunt force trauma. The trial revealed a pattern of negligence and deception, including the Defendants' failure to seek timely medical intervention and the misrepresentation of the home as a safe, licensed environment. The resulting $110,000,000 verdict stands as one of the largest in Arkansas history, reflecting the jury's condemnation of the Defendants' "willful and wanton" disregard for human life.
A Connecticut Superior Court jury unanimously ruled in favor of Nuvance Health Medical Practice and infectious disease specialist Dr. Qurat Mudassar on December 16, 2025. The estate of Norman Peters alleged that the defendants negligently diagnosed him as HIV-positive based on a false positive test and prescribed unnecessary antiretroviral medication for six months. The plaintiff claimed Peters suffered severe emotional distress, depression, and anxiety from believing he was HIV-positive when subsequent testing proved he was not. The defense successfully argued that the treatment decisions met the standard of care given the clinical circumstances at the time.
A Connecticut jury awarded $80,000 to Barbara Zup after determining that Dr. Beenish Orr and Smile Center deviated from the dental standard of care during a series of implant procedures performed in 2021. Zup suffered severe complications, including infections, implant perforations into her sinus and nasal cavity, and ultimately sepsis requiring hospitalization. Subsequent evaluations revealed improperly placed implants, exposed threads, ill-fitting prostheses, and infected surgical sites. The jury found the Defendants liable for negligent treatment planning, execution, and follow-up care, awarding $60,000 in economic damages and $20,000 in non-economic damages.
A Florida jury awarded Mohamed Abd El Rahman $3,530,250 after finding that orthopedic surgeon Dr. Obinna Adigweme failed to obtain proper informed consent before performing a right hip replacement surgery in July 2020. The plaintiff developed nerve damage and foot drop following the procedure at Orlando Orthopaedic Center. While the jury rejected claims of surgical negligence, it determined that Abd El Rahman would not have consented to the operation if the doctor disclosed all material risks. The verdict included $3.5 million for pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life, plus over $30,000 in medical expenses.
Michael Errar filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Steven H. Katz and Inphynet South Broward LLC following a January 2016 emergency room visit at Memorial Hospital West. Errar presented with severe leg pain and a history of vascular issues but was discharged with a diagnosis of groin pain. Three days later, he returned requiring a leg amputation due to ischemia. Errar alleged Dr. Katz failed to properly diagnose, assess, and monitor his condition, leading to premature discharge. Following a trial in November 2025, a jury found Dr. Katz negligent and awarded Errar $5 million in damages, covering past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
The two-year medical malpractice suit, Sandstrom v. Pope, M.D., et al., concluded with a confidential settlement of $200,000 just before the scheduled jury trial. Plaintiff Ingrid Sandstrom alleged that two physicians and the University of California Regents were negligent in their post-operative care, missing a critical complication that led to permanent nerve damage and chronic pain. The defense denied fault, arguing the complication was a known surgical risk, but ultimately agreed to the settlement to resolve the extensive claims.
A California couple reached a $1.75 million settlement with UCI Medical Center after a chemotherapy infusion caused severe arm injuries. The case ended before trial following two years of litigation.
The family of a deceased Los Angeles man reached a $250,000 settlement with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department over claims of negligent emergency medical care. The wrongful death lawsuit accused two LAFD EMTs of failing to provide the standard of care required under California law, leading to the patient’s death. Filed in 2021, the case alleged professional negligence and loss of companionship. Before trial, the City approved the settlement to resolve all claims without admitting liability. The agreement brought closure to a grieving family’s pursuit of accountability while protecting the City from prolonged litigation.
