Dr. GEORGE ARCOS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. GEORGE ARCOS, MD

2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100

Tallahassee, FL

32308

Leon

Court Case # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $249,363.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058686
Claim Number :	36963-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
3/12/2008		4/10/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$249,363

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$249,363

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $220,338.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058678
Claim Number :	36956-02
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			M	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$220,338

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,596

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$220,338

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $217,609.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058677
Claim Number :	36946-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$217,609

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$217,609

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $186,366.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058676
Claim Number :	36947-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$186,366

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$681

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$186,366

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $159,786.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058679
Claim Number :	36958-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$159,786

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$159,786

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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.

This page is not displaying certain sensitive information.

Court Case # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $60,174.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058671
Claim Number :	37457-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		7/30/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$60,174

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$681

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$60,174

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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.

This page is not displaying certain sensitive information.

Court Case # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $59,829.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058680
Claim Number :	36948-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$59,829

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$59,829

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $53,863.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058673
Claim Number :	36962-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$53,863

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$53,863

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $51,947.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058674
Claim Number :	36954-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$51,947

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$51,947

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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 # 37-2009-CA-003439

Indemnity Paid: $49,447.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058682
Claim Number :	36957-01
Date Submitted :	9/30/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-2820748
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	George			Arcos
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2770 Capital Medical Blvd., Ste 100
City		State	Zip Code	County
Tallahassee		FL	32308	Leon
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
62408		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS4651		Anesthesiology - Pain Management		80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Leon
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
4/1/2008		4/9/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chronic pain management.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was injected with staphylococcus aureus, resulting in hospitalization and treatment by infectious disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/8/2009			37-2009-CA-003439
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Leon			9/9/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pain Institute of North Florida
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
9/9/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$49,447

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$1,500

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$500

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$49,447

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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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