---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-221802"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UHS"
cik: "0000352915"
company_name: "UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2025-09-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T05:29:21.774932+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# UHS subsidiary hit with $500M punitive damages verdict; expects reduction to ~$14M under Nevada law

## Summary
- Jury awarded $4.7M compensatory and $500M punitive damages against UHS of Delaware, Inc.
- Company expects punitive damages capped at ~$14M under Nevada statutory law; recent state Supreme Court precedent may further reduce.
- UHS of Delaware, Inc. intends to challenge verdict in post-judgment proceedings and appeal.
- If unsuccessful in reducing or reversing damages, or if required to post substantial bond, outcome could materially affect financial condition.
- Defendants include Pinnacle Management Group NV, LLC (50%-owned UHS subsidiary).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-221802
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UHS
- cik: 0000352915
- company_name: UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2025-09-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/352915/000119312525221802/0001193125-25-221802-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/352915/000119312525221802/uhs-20250926.htm

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