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Dr. ANTHONY J RIZZO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ANTHONY J RIZZO, MD
647 Key Royale Drive
US

Court Case # 2016-CA-4790

Indemnity Paid: $400,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885149
Claim Number : 212109
Date Submitted : 7/10/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAnthonyJRizzo
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed647 Key Royale Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Holmes BeachFL34217Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP71182$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME59733Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER100213
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/16/20155/5/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
back pain following a fall
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
MRI without contrast
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
The patient ultimately proved to have an extremely rare hyperacute subdural lumbar hemorrhage. This was described on the MRI lumbar report as "heterogeneous signal in the thecal sac" possibly due to arachnoid cyst or arrachnoiditis. The finding was only visible on T2 weighted images and not on corresponding T1 images (not typical signal of blood on MRI) and therefore the report suggested it could also have been antifactual CSF flow effects. The report requested if the patient had significant clinical findings to (1) obtain post contrast MRI scan to evaluate the "heterogeneous signal" and (2) ot compare with prior scans. The post contrast scan was not ordered by primary MD or neurosurgeon and the prior scan was not obtained by the hospital. Attending neurosurgeon never directly viewed the MRI or personally read the report, relying on a nurse to read him only the Impression section (which stated - heterogeneous signal in thecal sac discussed above ) and did not follow the report's instructions. the above resulted in delay in diagnosis and treatment of subdural lumbar hemorrhage.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Initally post-suregery, the plaintiff had some leg weakness and foot drop, but no loss of sensation. She has significantly improved over time and currently can walk unassisted, occasionally using a rolling walker.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/24/20162016-CA-4790
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Manatee4/13/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Blake Medical Center
Tiesi, James A
Singh, Satnam
Westside Medical Care Inc
Padmaja Polavarapu MD PA
Stoutamyer Statos Schroeder Whaley Rizzo Associates
Neuro/Spinal Assocates PA
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
4/19/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$400,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$31,606
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$12,343
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$400,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:6/1/2018 1:03:09 PM
Reason for Change:updated alae
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid1152712343
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel2881031546
 
Date of Change:7/10/2018 1:30:59 PM
Reason for Change:updated alae
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3154631606

 

 

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