A New Mexico man has been awarded a record-breaking settlement, believed to be the largest medical malpractice payout on record, following a botched medical procedure involving a series of penile injections.

A 70-year-old patient has been awarded a substantial settlement exceeding $412 million (£325 million) from NuMale Medical Centre. This decision was made by a New Mexico jury, who determined that the patient had suffered irreversible harm due to receiving invasive erectile dysfunction treatments. The jurors also found the patient to be a victim of fraud, leading to the awarding of record damages.

A 66-year-old man visited a Wyoming clinic in 2017, seeking medical attention for symptoms of fatigue and weight loss. However, instead of receiving appropriate care, the clinic allegedly misdiagnosed him and administered unnecessary invasive erectile dysfunction shots. The clinic in question promotes itself as providing compassionate care and cutting-edge treatments for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, testosterone replacement therapy, premature ejaculation, and hair restoration.

Attorneys representing the client alleged that he was subjected to a series of medications and procedures, culminating in surgery performed by a physician assistant who lacked the necessary qualifications. Trial lawyer Nick Rowley criticized the clinic's practices, describing them as a "corporate scheme" that exploits patients fears to persuade them to undergo unnecessary treatments.

Attorneys alleged that the client underwent multiple rounds of medication and procedures before being subjected to surgery performed by a physician assistant who lacked the necessary qualifications. Trial lawyer Nick Rowley condemned the clinic's practices, telling KRQE News 13, "This corporate scheme exploits fear as a means to coerce men into undergoing these treatments, manipulating them for financial gain."

In a statement, the attorneys emphasized that the historic verdict delivers a clear and powerful message: medical providers will be held accountable for putting profits ahead of patient well-being, and such reckless prioritization will no longer be tolerated.

Lori Bencoe, one of the attorneys representing the man, noted that the damages awarded set a new national record. She emphasized that the verdict is a just outcome, stating that there is no excuse for licensed professionals to engage in fraudulent activities that exploit patients for financial gain.

"This egregious act represents a profound betrayal of patients trust and a blatant breach of the fiduciary duty owed by medical professionals. When medical professionals don the white coat, they must uphold the highest standards of integrity and care; exploiting patients for personal gain is utterly unacceptable."

NuMale Medical issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. The company acknowledged the recent verdict, expressing respect for the judicial process. Due to ongoing legal proceedings, NuMale Medical has declined to provide additional commentary on the case at this time.

Reference:

1. Metro UK, November 28, 2024. Accessed December 5, 2024. https://metro.co.uk/2024/11/28/man-wins-325m-payout-invasive-injections-ruined-penis/.

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