Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201576673 |
Claim Number : | FP4298301 |
Date Submitted : | 12/28/2015 |
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 | Ira | J | Guttentag | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 14547 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Suite C | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Tampa | FL | 33613 | Hillsborough | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP-CL098659 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME62562 | Surgery - Orthopedic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Hillsborough | ||||
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 | ||||
2/10/2010 | 4/13/2012 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Patient presented with complaints of left knee pain which was thought to be a meniscal tear but intraoperative a diagnosis of chondromalacia of the patella was made. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Arthroscopy with debridement of medial chondral lesion, micro fracture, removal of loose bodies and lateral release on the left knee. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged misdiagnosis of a meniscal tear and preoperative failure to diagnose chondromolacia of the patella. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Alleged premature advanced arthritis and need for prolonged rehabilitation course. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
9/11/2012 | 12-012858, Div G | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Hillsborough | 12/10/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Florida Medical Clinic, PA | |||||
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 | |||||
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $25,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $13,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $14,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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Does Dr. IRA GUTTENTAG, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. IRA GUTTENTAG, MD has at least 2 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).