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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DANIEL T CHANG, MD
2461 Santa Monica Blvd # 108
US

Court Case # 562017CA001217

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

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Department File Number : M201885836
Claim Number : 165213
Date Submitted : 7/10/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-2301054  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Richard   Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142   (904) 394 - 7134 rpetersen@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDanielTChang
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2461 Santa Monica Blvd # 108
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Santa MonicaCA90404Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
720582E$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME106388Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MSt. Lucie
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER100044
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherHospital Radiology
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/11/20168/10/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Allegation that Dr. Chang inadequately interpreted a CT scan taken on 01/11/16 of the decedent's abdomen and failed to report peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes. On 1/11/2016, William Olensky began having severe abdominal pain & he was taken to Memorial Hospital& assigned to ED physician, Dr. Gustavo Granada who made an initial diagnoses of ¿acute febrile illness and lower abdominal pain¿ & ordered a CT Scan;Daniel Chang, MD, interpreted the CT and faxed the preliminary report to Tradition ED at 2247, visualizing small diffuse ascites, gall stones, colonic diverticulosis, trace right pleural effusion & moderately distended esophagus containing oral contrast. Dr. Chang did not observe a bowel obstruction or any free air in the abdomen.A defense expert found that he did not see free intra-abdominal air, peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes at the descending colon and that the findings were significant at the time of surgery and that the process was ongoing for days before the presentation. Ultimately, he felt that Mr. Olensky died from SIRS which is an inflammatory process that has a clinical diagnosis. While he agreed that free air on the CT, if identified, can be assistive in making the diagnosis, the diagnosis is generally made without imaging
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Allegation that Dr. Chang inadequately interpreted a CT scan taken on 01/11/16 of the decedent's abdomen and failed to report peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes. On 1/11/2016, William Olensky began having severe abdominal pain & he was taken to Memorial Hospital& assigned to ED physician, Dr. Gustavo Granada who made an initial diagnoses of ¿acute febrile illness and lower abdominal pain¿ & ordered a CT Scan;Daniel Chang, MD, interpreted the CT and faxed the preliminary report to Tradition ED at 2247, visualizing small diffuse ascites, gall stones, colonic diverticulosis, trace right pleural effusion & moderately distended esophagus containing oral contrast. Dr. Chang did not observe a bowel obstruction or any free air in the abdomen.A defense expert found that he did not see free intra-abdominal air, peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes at the descending colon and that the findings were significant at the time of surgery and that the process was ongoing for days before the presentation. Ultimately, he felt that Mr. Olensky died from SIRS which is an inflammatory process that has a clinical diagnosis. While he agreed that free air on the CT, if identified, can be assistive in making the diagnosis, the diagnosis is generally made without imaging
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Allegation that Dr. Chang inadequately interpreted a CT scan taken on 01/11/16 of the decedent's abdomen and failed to report peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes. On 1/11/2016, William Olensky began having severe abdominal pain & he was taken to Memorial Hospital& assigned to ED physician, Dr. Gustavo Granada who made an initial diagnoses of ¿acute febrile illness and lower abdominal pain¿ & ordered a CT Scan;Daniel Chang, MD, interpreted the CT and faxed the preliminary report to Tradition ED at 2247, visualizing small diffuse ascites, gall stones, colonic diverticulosis, trace right pleural effusion & moderately distended esophagus containing oral contrast. Dr. Chang did not observe a bowel obstruction or any free air in the abdomen.A defense expert found that he did not see free intra-abdominal air, peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes at the descending colon and that the findings were significant at the time of surgery and that the process was ongoing for days before the presentation. Ultimately, he felt that Mr. Olensky died from SIRS which is an inflammatory process that has a clinical diagnosis. While he agreed that free air on the CT, if identified, can be assistive in making the diagnosis, the diagnosis is generally made without imaging
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/14/2017562017CA001217
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
St. Lucie6/27/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Chiong, Diana
Martin Memorial Hospital
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
OtherSettled between parties
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
6/14/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
Circumstances of the case were discussed with the insured & risk management.
 
Updates
 
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