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Dr. JOHN CARUSO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOHN CARUSO, MD
3324 Commerce Center Lane
US

Court Case # GC04-117

Indemnity Paid: $4,075,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200848871
Claim Number :29368-01
Date Submitted :3/11/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOhn Caruso
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3324 Commerce Center Lane
CityStateZip CodeCounty
SebringFL33870Highlands
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
18587$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS4638Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery80239

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHighlands
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR.100049
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/4/20029/18/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient sought treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy and hypertension.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent radical prostatectomy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
It is alleged that the insured failed to properly treat the patient's hypertension.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Cerebral vascular accident/stroke.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/23/2004GC04-117
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Highlands2/19/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Highlands Regional Medical Center
Pahk, M.D., Kye
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
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/19/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$4,075,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$119,964
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$133,685
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$4,075,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$424,086$1,300,000
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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