A jury in Essex County, New Jersey, returned a $20.9 million verdict in a medical malpractice suit by man who had to have both legs amputated after doctors failed in the timely diagnosis and treatment of a neurological condition.

The net verdict however, was $4.18 million because the jury apportioned 10% of the liability to the plaintiff’s preexisting condition and 70% to two physician defendants who settled before trial. Another defendant settled for $750,000 before trial.