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Dr. DENNIS J STAPLETON, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. DENNIS J STAPLETON, MD
2675 Winkler Avenue, Ste 440
US

Court Case # 05/1340-CA

Indemnity Paid: $500,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781950
Claim Number : FP3239601
Date Submitted : 4/26/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisJStapleton
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed311 9th Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34102Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP98123$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50898Surgery - Thoracic 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/7/20044/21/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient needed aortic and mitral valve replacement.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent an aortic and mitral valve replacement.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/15/200505/1340-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier4/18/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the defendant. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/18/2017
 
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$456,069
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$227,889
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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Court Case # 09-7051-CA

Indemnity Paid: $350,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201058780
Claim Number :38686-01
Date Submitted :10/12/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennis Stapleton
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2675 Winkler Avenue, Ste 440
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Fort MyersFL33901Lee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98123$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50898Surgery - Cardiovascular Disease80150

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/29/20075/8/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
75 year old diffuse arterosclerotic vascular disease underwent CABG X 4 and developed post-operative perforated viscus along chest tube track.Repaired surgically on 2nd post-op day within 3 hours of diagnosis.Patient developed sepsis and subsequent spontaneous colon perforation aggravating sepsis and leading to multi system failure.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Plaintiff alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment of viscus perforation; no allegation of negligence in placing chest tube.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Perforation of viscus leading to sepsis and hypotension with subsequent spontaneous colon perforation, sepsis and death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/12/200909-7051-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier9/21/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Naples Community Hospital
D'Ambra, PA-C, Paula
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
9/21/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$350,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$15,312
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$10,436
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$350,000
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-CA-0004

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680690
Claim Number : FP4215701
Date Submitted : 12/20/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisJStapleton
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed311 9th Street North, Suite 301
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34102Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-CL098123$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50898Surgery - Thoracic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/13/20099/7/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with presume diagnosis of aortic dissection. The final diagnosis at discharge was viral syndrome targeting the myocardium, liver and bone marrow.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent a median sternotomy with exploration for suspected aortic dissection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Upon exploration there was no evidence of dissection or aneurysmal dilatation.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleges trouble swallowing and he has a scar on his chest.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/5/201212-CA-0004
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier11/28/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
11/28/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$60,184
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$29,387
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$150,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$79,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-CA-4

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680753
Claim Number : 42157
Date Submitted : 12/30/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dennis J Stapleton
Street Address
5254 KENSINGTON HIGH ST
City State Zip
NAPLES FL 34105
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(239) 691 - 6259     Dennis479@aol.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisJStapleton
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed311 9th street North ste 301
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34102Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47889$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50898Surgery - Thoracic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/13/20098/1/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Ascending aortic dissection
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
sternotomy with mediastinal exploration
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient turned out to not have an aortic dissection
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Crushing chest pain with echocardiographic and CT scan evidence of aortic dissection
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/1/201112-CA-4
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier11/15/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
11/15/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
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
retroactive look back at Radiology studies and educational reviews with Radiologists involved in this case
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-CA-4

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680754
Claim Number : 42157
Date Submitted : 12/30/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dennis J Stapleton
Street Address
5254 KENSINGTON HIGH ST
City State Zip
NAPLES FL 34105
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(239) 691 - 6259     Dennis479@aol.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisJStapleton
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed311 9th st North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34102Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47889$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50898Surgery - Thoracic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/13/20098/20/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
aortic dissection
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
sternotomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
no aortic dissection
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
echocardiographic evidence and two CT scans showed aortic dissection i preop workup
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/1/201112-CA-4
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier11/15/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
11/15/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
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
reviewed radiology films with radiologists retrospectively
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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