In a landmark medical malpractice case, jurors in New Mexico awarded over $412 million to a man who suffered irreversible damage from penile injections at NuMale Medical Center, marking the largest jury award in such a case in U.S. history.

The verdict, announced on November 25, 2024, followed a trial in Albuquerque that stemmed from a lawsuit filed in 2020, based on incidents that began in 2017.

The case originated when the patient, then 66, sought treatment for erectile dysfunction at NuMale Medical Center, where he was subjected to invasive shots.

The plaintiff has faced severe physical and emotional consequences, described by his attorney as having a 'completely ruined' penis due to the treatment.

After the treatment, the man underwent unsuccessful emergency surgery and is now permanently impotent and unable to urinate standing up.

Attorney Keith Bruno criticized NuMale for exploiting the patient for profit and emphasized the need for accountability in medical care.

The award includes $37 million in compensatory damages and $375 million in punitive damages, potentially exceeding $550 million with interest.

NuMale Medical Center, which operates clinics across multiple states, including New Mexico, Colorado, and Florida, expressed disagreement with the verdict and announced plans to appeal.

Jurors found that the defendants' conduct was fraudulent and negligent, violating New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act.

The plaintiff's attorneys celebrated the verdict, hoping it will deter similar fraudulent practices in the medical field, particularly against vulnerable patients.

NuMale Medical Center's president, Brad Palubicki, stated that the company prioritizes responsible patient care and compliance with safety standards, but could not comment further due to ongoing legal proceedings.

The treatment plan sold to the patient included testosterone pellets and penile injections, which his attorneys argued was based on a misdiagnosis and constituted fraud.