Former Philadelphia Eagles special-teams star Chris Maragos was awarded $43.5 million in a lawsuit filed against his doctors over a career-ending knee injury in February of 2023 but has yet to collect any of the damages awarded.
Despite the 14-plus months since the trial to meet the conditions of the verdict, Rothman Orthopedics recently filed an emergency motion to stay execution on judgment, claiming an inability to pay the verdict.
In the answer to the petition, Maragos’ attorneys have cited continual poor business practices by Rothman including excessive executive compensation and the decision to carry only minimal insurance coverage.
Bradley was found to be 67 percent negligent ($29.2 million) and Rothman Orthopaedics 33 percent ($14.3 million), according to court documents at the time.
Maragos suffered the injury during a game against the Carolina Panthers on October 12, 2017, which was later diagnosed as a torn right knee posterior cruciate ligament.
Bradley performed the surgery on Maragos’ knee and his treatment and recovery were overseen by Rothman. Maragos’ belief is that his rehab was pushed too quickly despite an MRI showing he was still suffering from a partial tear of the PCL.
Among the witnesses to testify on behalf of Maragos during the original trial were former teammates Nick Foles, Jordan Hicks and Trey Burton.
The Eagles have made significant changes to their medical staff since Maragos’ injury.
