Judge overturns multi-million verdict against Presbyterian due to juror’s podcast
By Vincent Rodriguez
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NEW MEXICO (KOAT) — A judge has overturned a multi-million dollar verdict against Presbyterian Health Services after it was revealed that a juror hosted a podcast expressing distrust in hospitals.
Presbyterian Health Services lost a case for reportedly failing to diagnose a condition, resulting in an infant having brain damage.
Jurors had awarded nearly $25 million to the child and about $1 million to the parents. The award also included $15 million in damages against Presbyterian.
The juror in question hosted a podcast called “Freedom Speak,” where she stated that doctors were giving medical advice based on the interests of large corporations, overall stating distrust in hospitals.
The podcast led the judge to grant Presbyterian Health Services a motion for a new trial.
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