Jurors in New Mexico awarded a man over $412 million in a medical malpractice case involving a men’s health clinic. The man’s attorneys claimed the clinic had engaged in fraud and dangerous penile injections. This verdict is the largest ever in a medical malpractice case in the U.S. The lawsuit alleged that the clinic misdiagnosed the man and treated him with invasive shots that caused irreversible damage. The plaintiff’s attorneys accused the clinic of setting up a fraudulent scheme to profit off of older men. The clinic’s president stated they are focused on delivering responsible patient care and maintaining safety standards. The company operates in several states but did not comment on the specifics of the case due to ongoing legal proceedings. Jurors found that the defendants’ conduct was both fraudulent and negligent, resulting in damages to the plaintiff and violating the Unfair Practices Act. This case highlights the importance of holding medical professionals accountable for breaches of trust and maintaining high ethical standards in patient care.
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