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This is exactly the kind of decision that physicians -- who are struggling to pay for or obtain medical liability insurance -- say they want to see more judges making in extreme cases.

Trial judges do hold the power to reduce jury awards or order new trials when they think it's justified. But experts say that power is rarely used.

In a 13-page opinion, trial court Judge Robert M. Lawther said the award was excessive and that it was given "under the influence of passion and prejudice." He also said the plaintiff's attorney used theatrical tactics throughout the trial that helped him win "a clearly unjustified verdict."