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Orlando Healthis seeking a new trial following a high-profile wrongful death case involving the treatment of patient James Sada, although sources say it’s unlikely another trial will be granted.
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The case of Donna M. Sada v. Orlando Health Inc. et al. saw the plaintiff claim that Orlando Health risked a patient’s life rather than transfer him to a nearby facility owned by competitor AdventHealth.
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The plaintiff was awarded $45 million: $15 million for the deceased’s wife and $15 million for each of his two children. At $45 million, the award falls into the “nuclear verdict” category, a term popularized beginning in 2015 by insurance defense attorneys and risk managers noting an increase in awards over $10 million.
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