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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ALPHONSE R TRIBUIANI, MD
2350 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
US

Court Case # 11-2015-CA-001078-00

Indemnity Paid: $500,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201678634
Claim Number : 21516-01
Date Submitted : 6/6/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PODIATRY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1403235  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Karen   Kessler
Street Address
3000 Meridian Blvd., Suite 400
City State Zip
Franklin TN 37067
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 8776 2249   kkessler@picagroup.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAlphonseRTribuiani
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2350 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34109Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1PD0050820$500,000$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO2858  

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityGladiolus Surgery Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/25/201112/8/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Bunion, right; hammertoes, digits 2-5, right; 5th metatarsal tailor¿s bunion; nerve impingement to right, 5th MPJ/lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Long arm Austin bunionectomy with K-wire fixation; arthrodesis of digits 2-4; derotational arthrodesis of 5th digit; capsular release to right, 2nd and 3rd MPJ region; exostosis to lateral aspect of 5th metatarsal head; decompression of lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve, all right foot
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient presented to the insured on 10/21/10 with complaints of painful bunions. She was diagnosed with hammertoes and other deformities as well. Surgery was discussed and, on 4/25/11, the insured prescribed blood work and other testing in preparation for surgery. A chest x-ray was ordered, and this was positive for a pulmonary mass in the upper left lung area, with CT imaging recommended. Plaintiff alleges insured failed to share the information with the patient and proceeded with routine surgery. The surgery was uneventful, and patient¿s last visit with insured was on 02/09/12. Patient ultimately passed away in October 2013.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/12/201511-2015-CA-001078-00
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier5/20/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Associates in Medicine & Surgery LLC
Naples Diagnostic Imaging Center Ltd
Dr. Alphonse R. Tribuiani PA
Vensel, MD, Theresa
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/24/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$500,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$52,471
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,283
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$100,244$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
None - Specialty code #80993
 
Updates
 
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