The Maryland Supreme Court ruled in favor of an injured liposuction patient Wednesday, finding her entitled to the maximum medical malpractice damages under Virginia law because of the permanent injuries she suffered in that state and rejecting the lower cap threshold for noneconomic damages under Maryland law.

Shelly Blackston, who suffers from “permanent physical and emotional injuries” caused by a Virginia cosmetic surgeon’s alleged negligence, is entitled to $2.15 million under Virginia’s cap plus 10% in post-judgment interest, according to the Maryland Supreme Court and Blackston’s counsel.