The company said the Pavilion Behavioral Health System, an indirect subsidiary, is a defendant in a lawsuit in Champaign County, Illinois. A jury returned a general negligence verdict on March 28, 2024, awarding compensatory damages of $60 million and punitive damages of $475 million.

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   The company said the Pavilion Behavioral Health System, an indirect subsidiary, is a defendant in a lawsuit in Champaign County, Illinois. A jury returned a general negligence verdict on March 28, 2024, awarding compensatory damages of $60 million and punitive damages of $475 million.

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   The company said that in an order dated October 10, 2024, the trial court ordered a remittitur reducing punitive damages from $475 million to $120 million. It said the court denied the Pavilion's request to reduce compensatory damages.

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   The company said that under Illinois law and procedure, the plaintiff has 21 days from the date of the order to either accept the punitive damages remittitur or refuse it, which would lead to further legal proceedings. It also said the Pavilion intends to appeal the remaining judgment after the plaintiff makes its election.

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   Universal Health Services said it cannot give any assurances regarding the ultimate outcome of this matter or the damages that will ultimately be awarded. It said the final resolution could have a material adverse effect on the company.

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