the outcome of the appeal is most likely due to public policy as one of the defendants/appellants is the government. the judges are playing it safe to avoid being criticized or worst case scenario, "fridge'd".

very likely trying to avoid opening the floodgates of litigation.

the sum awarded for a permanent disability that will definitely affect his quality of life is dirt cheap. even a Honda Accord costs more than that!

furthermore, it's not like the plaintiff / respondent is a 65 year old man who has no use of his penis anymore. Damn, 10 years old when the negligent act occurred.