---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-073545"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UHS"
cik: "0000352915"
company_name: "UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T23:54:37.070784+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# UHS gets new trial vacating $500M punitive damages verdict in Nevada lawsuit

## Summary
- Judge granted new trial based on juror misconduct; entire $500M punitive verdict expected to be vacated.
- Original verdict included $500M punitive damages against UHS subsidiary and $4.7M compensatory damages.
- Under Nevada law, punitive damages capped at ~$14M if reinstated; UHS recorded $18M reserve in Q3 2025.
- Plaintiffs may appeal; company uncertain but ruling significantly reduces immediate financial exposure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-073545
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UHS
- cik: 0000352915
- company_name: UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/352915/000119312526073545/0001193125-26-073545-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/352915/000119312526073545/uhs-20260225.htm

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