A Pennsylvania man's 2018 vasectomy ended in complications and the loss of a testicle; eight years later, an appeals court has upheld a roughly $9.5 million malpractice verdict against his doctor and practice

A Pennsylvania appeals court confirmed a substantial medical malpractice judgment against Dr. Jason A. Smith following a vasectomy gone wrong. Matthew Brennen, the patient, experienced severe complications that resulted in the removal of his testicle. The jury awarded $9.5 million in damages, recognizing the pain and loss suffered by both Matthew and his wife, Lisa. The defense's arguments regarding testicular torsion were refuted by expert testimony during the trial.