$7.7 million jury verdict handed down in Connecticut court to family of Yale doctor
Plaintiff(s):
Dr. Jacqueline Satchell
Case type / claims:
Medical malpractice and medical negligence case alleging death of doctor and onetime Yale School of Medicine assistant professor Dr. Jacqueline Satchell could have been prevented by proper medical attention in Yale’s SICU unit. Dr. Satchell died following substandard post-surgical care. Jury awarded $7.7 million verdict for Dr. Satchell’s family.
Defendant(s):
Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale University
Jurisdiction:
New Haven Superior Court
Year:
2026
Outcome:
- $7.7 million jury verdict after multi-week trial
