$105 Million Jury Verdict with Punitive Damages for Misdiagnosis of Cancer and Fraudulent Cancer Treatment

Dawn Kali was 36 when she was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. She was being treated by Robert Young at pH Miracle Living, an inpatient treatment center.

Kali flew to San Diego, where she paid more than $2,000 per night at the pH Miracle Living ranch. She also paid $500 for each round of an intravenous infusion treatment that was later learned consisted of baking soda. She did not pursue other cancer treatment. Her condition deteriorated. At the present time, Kali has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer with just a four-year life expectancy.

Kali sued Young, alleging negligence and fraud. She presented testimony from pH Miracle Living’s accountant that she had overheard Young promise patients he could cure their cancer, even though Young was not a medical doctor. From the reporting of this case, it is not clear whether Young represented to individuals at pH Miracle Living that he was in fact an oncologist, a doctor or in the medical profession at all.

The jury signed a verdict for $105 million that included $576,000 for past medical expenses and $15 million in punitive damages.

The attorneys representing Kali in this tragic case were Bibianne Fell and Patrick Stormes-Swan.

There was no indication from the report of this case whether an appeal was taken or whether in fact this enterprise has the financial wherewithal to pay this verdict or if there are criminal proceedings against Young and this organization.

Kali v. Young, No. 37-2015-00043052-CU-PO-CTL (Cal. Super. Ct. San Diego County, Oct. 31, 2018).

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