Department File Number : | M201782140 |
Claim Number : | FP4319801 |
Date Submitted : | 5/19/2017 |
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 | FLORENCE | R | FRUEHAN | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 9 Pine Cone Drive, Suite 102 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Palm Coast | FL | 32137 | Flagler | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP-IN023488 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS5359 | Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Volusia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Physician's Office | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/22/2010 | 6/6/2012 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient was treated for hypertension, anxiety and high cholesterol. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
None. The patient was treated conservatively. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
It is alleged that the insured failed to perform cardiovascular evaluation in response to patient's complaints. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
12/4/2012 | 2012 CA 001551 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Flagler | 5/10/2017 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Palm Harbor Family Practice and Walk In Clininc Coleman, MD, Andrew Florida Hospital -Flarler Diaz, MD, Larry | |||||
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 | ||||
Other | Case Settled | ||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
5/10/2017 |
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 | $118,497 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $48,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M202092455 |
Claim Number : | 375612F |
Date Submitted : | 5/15/2020 |
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 | Dawn | Owens | |||
Street Address | |||||
12724 GRAN BAY PKWY W, Suite 400 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
JACKSONVILLE | FL | 32258 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 360 - 3044 | dowens@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Florence | R | Fruehan | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 9 Pine Cone Dr, Suite 102 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Palm Coast | FL | 32137 | Flagler | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0913835 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS5359 | Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Flagler | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
3/19/2018 | 10/4/2018 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Patient presented for episode of brief unconsciousness and referred to a specialist. Subsequent appointment seen for light headedness, shortness of breath, jaw pain, and teeth clenching | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
On 03/19/18, the patient presented to Palm Coast Urgent Care and was seen by Florence R. Fruehan DO with complaints that he fell unconscious for a few seconds at home on 03/16/18. He had been regularly takingLisinopril 10 QD, Metformin 500 QID, and a multivitamin. His EKG showed a sinus rhythm with QRS (R) contour abnormality consistent with an old inferior infarct. Dr. Fruehan referred Mr. Starr for a cardiologyconsultation related to his abnormal EKG and syncope. He also ordered a Holter Monitor for cardiology to interpret.On 03/21/18, the patient saw Specialist for a cardiology work-up of his abnormal ECG and syncope. The specialist evaluated the patient who administered an exercise stress test that was interpreted as `normal.'On 03/26/18, the patient presented to Palm Coast Urgent Care again and was seen by PA with complaints of lightheadedness, shortness of breath, jaw pain, teeth clenching for 10-20 minutes - then resolved on its own. The diagnosis was "angina symptoms and abscess." PA noted that the patient had a negative stress test last week per patient. PA noted to follow¿up with cardiology.A standard of care expert opined that Dr. Fruehan appropriately referred the patient to a specialist and advised to go to Hospital if symptoms persisted. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Allegation of failure to diagnose and treat acute coronary failure resulting in death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
2/11/2020 | Pre-Suit 2-11-2020 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Flagler | 4/21/2020 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Kurian, Kizhake AdventHealth Medical Group | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed). | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
4/21/2020 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $125,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 : | M201885014 |
Claim Number : | 357219 |
Date Submitted : | 4/12/2018 |
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 | Florence | R | Fruehan | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 9 Pine Cone Drive Suite 102 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Palm Coast | FL | 32137 | Flagler | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
913835 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS5359 | Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Flagler | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Physician's Office | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
12/18/2015 | 6/14/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient sought treatment for vomiting. The final diagnosis was Nephrotic Syndrome. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
There was none. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged failure to diagnose Nephrotic Syndrome. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
*NR | |||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
*NR | 4/4/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
Claim or suit abandoned. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Dropped before Action Filed | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Other | Case dropped - patient did not pursue. | ||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $7,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $536 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
No updates found. |
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