Six and a half years of waiting for justice ended in a three-week trial.
Ex-goalkeeper Jake Gleeson can’t believe it’s over.
A surgery in 2018 cut his career short.
He blames Dr. Richard Edelson for a botched operation.
Gleeson sued Edelson for $25 million.
He got over $20 million for medical costs, lost pay, and pain.
The jury decided Edelson was negligent.
He didn’t sterilize equipment properly, causing an infection.
The Surgery That Ended It All
Gleeson had stress fractures in both legs in 2018.
He needed surgery.
His lawyers say Edelson messed up.
He didn’t clean the plate he put in Gleeson’s leg.
This caused an infection.
Gleeson had many surgeries after that.
It ended his career.
I’m still in shock.
Six and a half years is a long time to wait for justice.
Gleeson played for the Portland Timbers from 2011 to 2018.
He’s from New Zealand.
The Verdict
The jury was unanimous: Edelson was negligent.
He used a quick sterilization method without telling Gleeson.
Eleven of twelve jurors said Edelson’s mistake caused Gleeson’s injuries.
Edelson didn’t own up to his mistake.
Gleeson’s life changed forever.
The jury’s decision brings him some closure.
This didn’t just destroy my career.
It had a huge impact on my life.
Gleeson’s case is a reminder that medical mistakes can have serious consequences.
Justice has been served, but the damage is done.
