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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Dennis | J | Stapleton | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 311 9th Street North | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Naples | FL | 34102 | Collier | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP98123 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME50898 | Surgery - Thoracic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Collier | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER) | 100018 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/7/2004 | 4/21/2005 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/15/2005 | 05/1340-CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Collier | 4/18/2017 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |
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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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Dennis | J | Stapleton | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 311 9th Street North, Suite 301 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Naples | FL | 34102 | Collier | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP-CL098123 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME50898 | Surgery - Thoracic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Collier | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER) | 100018 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
9/13/2009 | 9/7/2011 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
1/5/2012 | 12-CA-0004 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Collier | 11/28/2016 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Dennis | J | Stapleton | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 311 9th street North ste 301 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Naples | FL | 34102 | Collier | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
47889 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME50898 | Surgery - Thoracic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Collier | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER) | 100018 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
9/13/2009 | 8/1/2011 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/1/2011 | 12-CA-4 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Collier | 11/15/2016 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Dennis | J | Stapleton | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 311 9th st North | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Naples | FL | 34102 | Collier | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
47889 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME50898 | Surgery - Thoracic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Collier | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER) | 100018 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
9/13/2009 | 8/20/2011 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/1/2011 | 12-CA-4 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Collier | 11/15/2016 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
reviewed radiology films with radiologists retrospectively |
Updates | |
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Dr. DENNIS J STAPLETON, MD has at least 5 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).