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Dr. ERIC D CASTELLUCCI, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ERIC D CASTELLUCCI, MD
16177 Colchester Palms Drive
US

Court Case # 01-10145

Indemnity Paid: $979,285.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200744458
Claim Number :E30438
Date Submitted :7/3/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichelle Brown
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
CityStateZip
BirminghamAL35209
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4754  mibrown@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualERICDCASTELLUCCI
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed16177 Colchester Palms Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33647Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PNFL-1009503-00$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME60245Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery00000

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/19/20018/1/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right sided weakness, aphasia and stroke symptoms.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to timely administer TPA to a patient with a history of subdural hematoma.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stroke resulted in aphasia, facial weakness, dysphagia and right hemiplegia.
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
11/30/200101-10145
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough1/29/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Emergency Medical Associates of Florida, LLC
Emergency Medical Associates of Tampa Bay, P.A.
Kotwal, Ajoy
Ajoy Kotwal, M.D., P.A.
St. Joseph's Hospital
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$979,285
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$206,346
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$849,029
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$272,286$217,713
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$82,409$256,727
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured has discussed case with insurance company personnel, medical experts and defense counsel.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/21/2014 9:01:51 AM
Reason for Change:Updated financial information to reflect additional payments made.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid849052849064
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel204816206232
 
Date of Change:7/3/2014 11:38:40 AM
Reason for Change:updated financials
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid849064849029
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel206232206346

 

 

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