A Philadelphia County jury returned a $108.6 million verdict on March 1, 2026, in a medical malpractice case arising from a 2018 hospital delivery [1]. The plaintiff, a child, alleged that the use of forceps during birth caused permanent brain injury, and that the medical care provided during and after delivery fell below the applicable standard of care [1]. The case was tried in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
The verdict covers compensatory damages only, with no punitive component reported [1]. The award reflects the lifetime costs associated with profound neurologic injuries sustained at birth, including long-term medical care, rehabilitation, and related expenses [1]. Specific trial testimony, expert witnesses, and the identities of lead counsel were not disclosed in available reporting.
Post-trial motions and any appellate posture had not been reported as of the available source material. Verdicts of this magnitude in Pennsylvania state court are routinely subject to post-trial motions for remittitur or judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and the defendant hospital may pursue either or both avenues before any appeal to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.