Jurisdiction Intelligence Report
Medical Malpractice Case Values in Connecticut (2026)
Data-driven verdict and settlement analysis for Medical Malpractice cases in Connecticut. Median outcome: $13.0M across 2 tracked cases.
Verdicts Tracked
2
Median Outcome
$13.0M
Mean Outcome
$13.0M
Range
$3.2M–$22.8M
Verdict Distribution
| Range | Cases | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| $1M–$5M | 1 | 50% |
| $5M+ | 1 | 50% |
Key Valuation Factors
Severity and permanence of patient injury or wrongful deathNumber and type of defendants (hospital vs. individual physician)Availability of non-economic damages without statutory capStrength of expert medical testimony establishing standard of care breachPlaintiff's comparative fault allocation under Connecticut's 51% modified comparative negligence rule
Key Trends & Insights
Medical malpractice verdicts and settlements in Connecticut reflect a plaintiff-favorable environment, with the two tracked cases spanning a wide range from $3.2M to $22.8M and a median outcome of $13.0M, suggesting significant variability driven by case-specific factors such as severity of harm and number of defendants. The landmark 2025 Estate of Gallagher verdict at $22.8M — involving multiple institutional and individual defendants — underscores Connecticut juries' willingness to return substantial awards, particularly in wrongful death and anesthesiology-related cases. Connecticut's absence of a general non-economic damage cap and its modified comparative fault threshold of 51% further embolden plaintiffs to pursue full compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of life.
Notable Cases
Estate of Maura Gallagher v. Maria Mazzeo, MD / Stamford Anesthesiology Associates / Stamford Hospital (et al.)
$22.8M
Expert Institute reports a jury award of about $22.8 million relating to the death of Maura Gallagher after a C-section, describing allegations that preeclampsia warning signs and lab results were not properly addressed. The article notes other defendants were dismissed or resolved before trial.
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Cockayne v. Bristol Hospital, Inc.
$3.2M
Patient suffered injuries while receiving treatment from hospital employees. Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's denial of hospital's post-verdict motions and upheld the jury's verdict.
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