We already know the cop was a total a$$hole. He disregarded the conventions of society in having a 3way with some woman he wasn’t even married to. he showed that he wasn’t going to follow societal stictures “I’m a cop, I can do anything I want.” I think we can also assume that he would have disregarded any medical advice regarding strenuous activity in this regard also. It was the ahole’s responsibility. You don’t go to the doctor and leave with the guarantee that you will never die. People die. This award is a travesty and I hope it’s overturned on appeal.
Irrelevant.
"I think we can also assume that he would have disregarded any medical advice regarding strenuous activity in this regard...
The jury believes there was no evidence the cardiologist gave such advice. That's all that matters.
"You don’t go to the doctor and leave with the guarantee that you will never die."
Folks go to the doc to obtain competent medical services. That includes competent scientific evaluation and precautionary advice. The doc in this case was sued and found at fault, because he provided evidence that he was incompetent, negligent and that resulted in harm to the patient and the patient's family.
It's business. When you're engaged in business, you're responsible for your failings. Everything else is irrelevant.
"This award is a travesty...
Nah.