Former New York Giants running back Michael Cox has been awarded $28.5 million after a jury ruled in his favor in a lawsuit against the late Dr. Dean Lorich and the New York Special Surgery Hospital. New York-Presbyterian Hospital. According to New York PostCox sued his doctor and the hospital after a failed surgery in 2014 ended his NFL career.
A seventh-round draft pick by the Giants in 2013, Cox suffered massive lower-body injuries in a game against the Seattle Seahawks in November 2014, breaking his leg while injuring his ankle and causing cartilage damage. Cox then underwent surgery under the direction of Dr. Lorich, then head of the hospital’s orthopedic trauma department.
However, the surgery failed to repair Cox’s left ankle and he would never play in the NFL again as a result. In 2016, Cox sued Lorich and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, claiming unspecified damages. On Friday, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury awarded Cox a total of $28.5 million – $15.5 million for future pain and suffering, $12 million for lost earnings and $1 million of past pain and suffering.
“The jury said in a clear and unambiguous voice that Mr. Cox received inadequate medical care and treatment and was seriously injured as a result,” said Jordan Merson, Cox’s attorney. New York Job. “We are satisfied with the jury’s decision.”
An attorney for New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Lorich’s estate said they would appeal the jury’s decision. Lorich, who rose to fame after treating U2 frontman Bono following a cycling accident, killed himself in December 2017 by stabbing himself in the chest.
Cox, now 32, played college football at the University of Massachusetts before appearing in 18 NFL games with one start. Cox played primarily as a kick returner on special teams while also contributing on offense, running the ball 26 times for 76 yards and catching five passes for 21 yards.
