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Dr. ATILLA EAGLEMAN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. ATILLA EAGLEMAN, MD
2501 S Seacrest Blvd
US

Summary

Dr. Atilla Eagleman was involved in a medical malpractice case related to a forceps-assisted delivery at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, resulting in brain damage to the newborn. The case, filed in Palm Beach County, concluded with a $29,750,000 settlement after an appeal.

Court Case # CL-00-4828-AF

Indemnity Paid: $29,750,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200432214
Claim Number :256632
Date Submitted :12/12/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
35-0506406 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPamelaAPrudlow
Street Address
5814 Reed Rd
CityStateZip
Fort WayneIN46835
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0370 (260) 486 - 0785pamela.prudlow@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAtilla Eagleman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2501 S Seacrest Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Boynton BeachFL33435Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
623991$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME45214Gynecology - No Surgery0

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL100002
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Labor and Delivery Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/30/199712/31/1997
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
birth
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
forceps assisted delivery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
inappropriately expedited delivery
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
brain damage
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/15/2000CL-00-4828-AF
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach3/22/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
BETHESDA MEMORIAL
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
During appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/22/2004
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$29,750,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$369,049
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$138,901
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:12/12/2007 10:00:58 AM
Reason for Change:Original settlement rejected.Case was tried to a verdict and settlement was reached after appeal filed.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid103255138901
Indemnity Paid25000029750000
Cause of Injuryforceps deliveryforceps assisted delivery
Injured Person Address CountyPalm Beach
Location of Institutional InjuryPatients' RoomLabor and Delivery Room
Legal System StageMore than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.During appeal.
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel171511369049
Insured License Number45214ME45214
Insured Address Street2501 S Seacreat Blvd2501 S Seacrest Blvd
Court DecisionNo Court Proceedings.Judgment for the plaintiff.
Injured Person First NameLukLuke

 

 

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