Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Numale Medical Centre Results in $412 Million Verdict for Patient's Permanent Injury

Michael E Sanchez v. Numale Medical Center LLC, et al

Case Background

On November 16, 2020, Plaintiff Michael E. Sanchez filed a Medical Malpractice lawsuit in the Albuquerque District Court, New Mexico (Case number: D-202-CV-202006336 ). Judge Beatrice J. Brickhouse presided over this case. Cause Michael, a 66-year-old man, sought treatment for fatigue and weight loss at a medical clinic in 2017. He specifically requested testosterone replacement therapy and a medically managed weight loss program to address his concerns. However, Steven Chapman, the physician assistant, steered the consultation away from Michael's complaints and focused instead on erectile dysfunction treatment. Despite Michael's clear statement that he did not want or need erectile dysfunction treatment, Chapman insisted that ED treatment would complement testosterone therapy. Chapman persuaded Michael to purchase a comprehensive treatment plan that included testosterone pellet implants and at-home penile injections. When Michael reported the ineffectiveness of the prescribed medications, Chapman took the unusual step of personally demonstrating the injection technique. During this demonstration, Chapman injected 75% more of the medication than the recommended dosage and used a stronger concentration than appropriate. Chapman then made the unprofessional comment, telling Michael to "go show all your friends" before sending him home with a medically-induced erection.

Injuries

The excessive medication dosage triggered a severe medical emergency. Michael experienced a persistent erection that lasted throughout the entire weekend. He returned to the clinic seeking urgent medical attention. The medical staff attempted several painful and embarrassing procedures to resolve the condition, but their efforts proved unsuccessful. Instead of arranging appropriate emergency medical transport, Chapman instructed Michael to drive himself to the emergency room. The extended duration of the erection required emergency surgery, but