Baltimore, MD – Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. today announced that it won a $1.975 million verdict in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County on behalf of a client who suffered life altering injuries as a result of the failure to properly treat a prosthetic joint infection. 

The medical malpractice litigation was led by attorneys Michael Rubin and Jonathan Goldberg and centered on the failure to meet the standard of care in properly treating a prosthetic joint infection following hip replacement surgery. The jury found the substandard treatment rendered by Defendants Peter Jay, M.D. and The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics caused catastrophic, permanent injuries to the plaintiff.

The case (Gerald McCrae, Sr. v. The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, LLC, et al.) began following a total right hip replacement surgery for the patient, Gerald McCrae, Sr. Shortly after the surgery, he developed an infection in the prosthetic joint. The standards of care required the Defendants to remove the infected hardware to fully eradicate the infection. Instead, The Defendants chose a different path, performing multiple “washout” procedures while leaving the infected prosthesis in place.

Mr. McCrae’s condition predictably worsened since the infection was not appropriately treated. He was moved to the intensive care unit where he was intubated. He was ultimately taken to surgery, but because the source of the infection (the prosthetic hip) was not timely removed, Mr. McCrae developed debilitating and permanent injuries, including, but not limited to: 

  • Sepsis and Septic Shock: A life-threatening systemic response to infection.
  • End-Organ Failure: Critical damage to the body’s internal systems.
  • Stroke: Resulting in permanent neurological impact.
  • Permanent Lower Extremity Impairment: Leaving the plaintiff with lasting physical disability.

As a result, the jury awarded a verdict in favor of Mr. McCrae in the amount of $1.975 on January 21, 2026. The verdict included $1 million for pain and suffering, as well as awarding past medical care costs, future medical care costs and lost earnings for the plaintiff.

“The jury’s verdict ensures that Mr. McCrae will have access to the medical care and resources he needs going forward, which was always the central goal of this case,” said Michael Rubin, Attorney at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. “This result reflects an extraordinary team effort and sends an important message that medical providers will be held accountable for departures from accepted standards of care.”

“This important verdict reflects the jury’s recognition of the negligence involved and the immense physical and emotional toll it took on Mr. McCrae,” said Jonathan Goldberg, Partner at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. “We take great pride in providing the highest level of representation and results for our clients and their families while holding negligent healthcare providers accountable and securing the resources our clients need to move forward with their lives.” 

About Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A.

Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A., has been fighting for patients’ rights as a leading medical malpractice law firm since 1984. Additionally, the firm is a recognized leader in sexual abuse cases as well as class action and mass tort litigation. Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. has offices in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Its lawyers are licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and they have been specially admitted on a case-by-case basis by courts in Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, West Virginia and other states. On special motion and with approval of courts elsewhere, Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea’s lawyers are available to participate in cases throughout the United States. To learn more, call 1-888-234-0001 or contact us.