 In 2003's GOURLEY GOURLEY v. OB GYN, the state cap on medical malpractice in Nebraska cut the plaintiff's compensation (as determined by a jury) by 80 percent.In said case, the parents of Colin Gourley sought compensation for what would later be deemed medical malpractice on the part of their doctor.At some point during her pregnancy, Lisa Gourley felt her unborn son (Colin) was kicking less than she expected and so visited her doctor.