Philadelphia Jury Awards $44.9 Million to Patient for Severe Choking Injuries After Hospital Discharge
Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia jury has awarded a massive $44.9 million verdict to a former patient of Temple University Hospital, who suffered serious injuries after choking on food at her home shortly after being discharged from the hospital. The patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, experienced severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen after the choking incident. The legal case focused on the hospital’s care procedures and whether sufficient instructions and warnings were provided about eating safely post-discharge, given her compromised condition. The legal representatives of the plaintiff argued that the … Read more