The Becker Law Firm’s Record-Setting $4.5+ Million Wrongful Death Judgment Affirmed on Appeal

The Becker Law Firm has secured another significant victory for a family pursuing justice against The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. On October 1, 2026, Ohio’s Tenth District Court of Appeals affirmed the $4,531,700.50 wrongful death judgment obtained by Managing Partner Romney Cullers, preserving the award and the finding of liability against the medical center.

The judgment represents the largest wrongful death verdict in Ohio Court of Claims history. With post-judgment interest, the total recovery for the client will exceed $5 million.

For The Becker Law Firm, this result is about more than a record-setting number. It reflects the determination to take on a major medical institution, prove a family’s case, and defend that hard-earned result when challenged.

A Family’s Loss. A Relentless Pursuit of Justice.

The case arose from the death of Brooks H. Davison following surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He left behind his wife of 16 years and three children.

The court found that providers discharged Davison with prescriptions for oxycodone and diazepam without an appropriate plan to reduce the opioids he had received in the hospital or adequate follow-up. Approximately 36 hours after returning home, he died.

His family turned to the courts for accountability. Through litigation led by Cullers, The Becker Law Firm secured a judgment recognizing both the medical center’s responsibility and the profound losses Davison’s family suffered.

No financial award can replace a husband or father. But holding the responsible institution accountable gives a family’s loss the recognition it deserves.

A Record-Setting Judgment That Withstood Appeal

The trial victory did not end the fight. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center challenged the outcome, seeking to overturn the findings of liability and damages.

The Tenth District Court of Appeals rejected that effort and affirmed the judgments, leaving the $4,531,700.50 award intact. The appellate court concluded that the wrongful death judgment was supported by the evidence.

Winning against a major medical institution demands preparation, resources, and resolve. Preserving that victory on appeal underscores the strength of the case The Becker Law Firm helped build for the Davison family.

The result demonstrates a commitment that extends beyond obtaining a favorable judgment: standing behind the work and continuing to advocate when the opposing party refuses to accept the outcome.

Decades of Experience. Proven Results.

Founded in 1979, The Becker Law Firm has built a decades long record of handling complex medical negligence cases. Today, Cullers leads a team of lawyers and medical professionals representing families affected by wrongful death, birth injuries, medical malpractice, and catastrophic harm.

Cullers brings more than 30 years of trial experience and is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate through the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The Becker Law Firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and awards, combining experienced advocacy with a focus on the people behind each case.

This affirmed judgment adds to that record of accountability.

If your family has suffered a loss that may involve medical negligence, contact The Becker Law Firm at 216-480-4620 to schedule a consultation and discuss your legal options.