Ex- Miami Dolphins Receiver wins $11.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

McDuffie has been awarded $11.5 million in a lawsuit against his former doctor over his career-ending toe injury, according to the Associated Press. The doctor, John Uribe, used to work for the Dolphins as a team doctor. He called the damage award a travesty and will most likely appeal the decision.

The attorney for McDuffie told the news source that the award is fair compensation for his client’s lost earnings.

The lawsuit stems from the toe injury McDuffie originally suffered in 1999, which eventually forced him to retire after eight effective seasons in the NFL. Several other doctors have settled with the wideout rather than go to court.

McDuffie spent most of his playing career catching passes from Dan Marino. He was reasonably successful in this role, hauling in 29 touchdown passes in his career. His best year came in 1998 when he caught 90 passes for 1,050 yards and scored seven touchdowns. He also returned two punts for scores in his 1993 rookie campaign.