Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Glynnis Hill. Courtesy photoJudge Orders New Trial in $45M Med Mal Case Against Temple Hospital
"The jury clearly either made a mistake in their calculations or were swayed by sympathy or some other improper basis for decision making, as the award simply does not align with the evidence presented,” Judge Glynnis Hill ruled.
December 11, 2024 at 02:59 PM
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What You Need to Know
- A Philadelphia judge threw out a $45 million medical malpractice verdict against Temple University Hospital.
- The judge ruled that inconsistencies in the jury's determinations warranted a new trial.
- An attorney for the plaintiff said he plans to appeal.
A jury’s award of $45 million against Temple University Hospital was illogical and exorbitant, a Philadelphia judge ruled.
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