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Dr. GEORGE W MOLZEN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. GEORGE W MOLZEN, MD
350 7th St N
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Court Case # 11-2014-CA-0011

Indemnity Paid: $750,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201679194
Claim Number : PHY-13-240389-1
Date Submitted : 7/21/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
TEAM HEALTH, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
62-1562558  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kathy A Stockton
Street Address
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500
City State Zip
Houston TX 77027
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 2404   (713) 461 - 8130 kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGEORGEWMOLZEN
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer11190 HEALTH PARK BLVD.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NAPLESFL34110Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
6797479$750,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME98777Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
NORTH COLLIER HOSPITAL120006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherER
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/28/20128/20/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
ABRASION ON KNEE
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
SEEN IN ER AND RELEASED.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
NO MISDIAGNOSIS
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
DEVELOPED COMPARTMENT SYNDROME AND SEPSIS R/I DEATH.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/27/201411-2014-CA-0011
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier7/21/2016
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
7/1/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$750,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$93,877
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$31,487
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
UNKNOWN
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 11-2014-CA-0011

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201679196
Claim Number : PHY-13-240389-2
Date Submitted : 7/21/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Excess
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-1149494  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kathy A Stockton
Street Address
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500
City State Zip
Houston TX 77027
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 2404   (713) 461 - 8130 kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGEORGEWMOLZEN
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11190 HEALTH PARK BLVD.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NAPLESFL34110Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
6797479$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME98777Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
NORTH COLLIER HOSPITAL120006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherER
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/28/20128/20/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
ABRASION ON KNEE
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
SEEN IN ER AND RELEASED.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
NO MISDIAGNOSIS
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
DEVELOPED COMPARTMENT SYNDROME AND SEPSIS R/I DEATH.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/27/201411-2014-CA-0011
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier7/21/2016
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
7/1/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$200,000
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
UNKNOWN
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 11-2014-CA-00137-001

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201678864
Claim Number : 107-021957
Date Submitted : 6/30/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-1149494  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual carolyn r ewell
Street Address
17200 W 119th St
City State Zip
Olathe KS 66061
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(913) 495 - 4217     carolynranee.ewell@aig.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGeorgeWMolzen
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed350 7th St N
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34102Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
6797479$3,000,000$80,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME98777Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
Other Locationfell down 3 steps
Name of InstitutionCode
NORTH COLLIER HOSPITAL120006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Otherfell down 3 steps
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/28/20123/3/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
12 YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH ALLEGATIONS OF FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE COMPARTMENT SYNDROME AND SEPSIS RESULTING IN SEPTIC SHOCK AND DEATH LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER DISCHARGE.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
She was seen by George Molzen, M.D., and was noted to have some swelling and tenderness around the left knee. Dr. Molzen's diagnosis was that Ms. Rodriguez had suffered a knee contusion and possible internal derangement of the left knee. She was discharged home with a prescription for Tylenol with Codeine.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Improperly failing to perform diagnostic ancillary testing, including, but not limited to, imaging and lab studies; and carelessly, and improperly failing to appreciate the significance of performing ancillary diagnostic testing.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
12 YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH ALLEGATIONS OF FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE COMPARTMENT SYNDROME AND SEPSIS RESULTING IN SEPTIC SHOCK AND DEATH LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER DISCHARGE.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/27/201411-2014-CA-00137-001
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier6/29/2016
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
Disposed of by Arbitration
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$200,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,685
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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