UHS subsidiary hit with $535M jury verdict in patient sexual assault case

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

Pavilion Behavioral Health System found liable for sexual assault of minor patient by another minor patient in 2020.
Jury awarded $60M compensatory and $475M punitive damages on March 28, 2024.
Company calls verdict unexpected and unprecedented for a single-plaintiff injury case in Champaign County, IL.
Pavilion intends to challenge verdict in post-trial proceedings and appeal; no assurances on final outcome.
Professional liability insurance covers a portion; final resolution may materially adversely affect UHS.

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