ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a historic ruling, a New Mexico jury has awarded a 66-year-old man over $412 million in a lawsuit against NuMale Medical Center, a men’s health clinic active in several states, after he suffered irreversible harm due to what was deemed unnecessary and harmful treatments. This verdict, announced Monday, marks one of the most substantial in the history of medical malpractice litigation in the United States according to legal experts.
The legal battle, which culminated earlier this month in Albuquerque, centered around allegations that the man was falsely diagnosed and treated for erectile dysfunction with invasive shots, despite seeking help for fatigue and weight loss. Records indicate that these treatments led to permanent damage, sparking a broader discussion on medical ethics and patient safety.
Lawyers for the plaintiff expressed hopes that the jury’s decision will send a strong message to prevent similar predatory practices targeting vulnerable patients. The case highlights concerns about the responsibility of healthcare providers to offer honest, evidence-based treatments to their patients.
NuMale Medical Center, along with several company officials, were named in the lawsuit filed in 2020, which accused the organization of setting up a scheme specifically designed to exploit elderly men by instilling fear through misrepresented health tests and outcomes.
Nick Rowley, the attorney for the plaintiff, condemned the clinic’s practices, alleging that clinic workers coerced patients into agreeing to frequent and unnecessary treatments by falsely claiming their conditions would worsen without them. His statements underscore the psychological manipulation reported by the victim.
Reacting to the verdict, NuMale Medical Center’s President, Brad Palubicki, defended the clinic’s commitment to high-quality patient care in a statement issued Tuesday. He conveyed the company’s intention to challenge the jury’s decision by seeking all available legal remedies, including an appeal.
Court documents showed jurors were convinced of fraudulent, negligent, and unconscionable conduct by the defendants, which they found to be in violation of the Unfair Practices Act. These legal findings may have broader implications for how similar cases are approached and adjudicated nationally.
NuMale operates clinics across several states including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, which could mean the outcomes of this case might influence operations beyond New Mexico.
As this case draws attention both for its substantial punitive damages and its potential ripple effects on medical practice standards, it serves as a crucial example of the legal system’s role in upholding patient rights and ensuring accountability in healthcare.
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