$13 Million

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A verdict for the wrongful death of a 43-year-old New Jersey woman following a routine procedure to remove a benign polyp from her colon. A surgical bowel perforation went undiagnosed for four days, leading to fatal sepsis.

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: September 17, 2026

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