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Jury Awards $20M to Ex-Timbers Goalie in Malpractice Case

3/29/2025

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A Multnomah County jury has delivered a staggering verdict, awarding former Portland Timbers goalie Jake Gleeson over $20 million in his medical malpractice case against Dr. Richard Edelson. Gleeson argued that a botched sterilization of an orthopedic plate during a 2018 surgery resulted in severe infections and 14 subsequent operations, ultimately ending his soccer career. The jury deemed Edelson negligent, highlighting the profound impact of his actions.

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A Multnomah County jury has delivered a staggering verdict, awarding former Portland Timbers goalie Jake Gleeson over $20 million in his medical malpractice case against Dr. Richard Edelson. Gleeson argued that a botched sterilization of an orthopedic plate during a 2018 surgery resulted in severe infections and 14 subsequent operations, ultimately ending his soccer career. The jury deemed Edelson negligent, highlighting the profound impact of his actions.