Plaintiff, a 50-year-old female, obtained surgery for hip problems. Plaintiff alleged that the surgery resulted in a significant leg-length discrepancy. The defendant hospital contended that the problem was a result of a preexisting degenerative condition and not as a result of the hip surgery. The jury found liability and assessed damages at $3.4 million, and the defendant made a motion to set aside the verdict, which was granted. A new trial on damages was ordered.
VERDICT: $1,690,000.
Holstein v. Community Gen. Hosp. of Greater Syracuse (2011 NY Slip Op 05746).
