$5,730,000

$5,730,000 A 56-year-old elevator mechanic was recovering from a minor stroke when he had surgery to place a feeding tube in his stomach. During surgery, his blood pressure dropped too low, which resulted in brain damage. The verdict against New York Presbyterian Hospital for medical malpractice and wrongful death was awarded in Queens County, New York.

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• $3,500,000 — $3,500,000 A 56-year-old male bank executive became partially paralyzed as a result of a Suffolk County hospital's failure to timely diagnose and treat a brain infection. The settlement was reached prior to trial in Suffolk County, New York. · Kelner & Kelner
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