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Dr. LUIS F FERNANDEZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LUIS F FERNANDEZ, MD
2400 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 13
US

Court Case # 03-1742-CA

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200849759
Claim Number :19915-02
Date Submitted :6/2/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS ASSURANCE CORPORATIONPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2102867 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBarbaraAEvans
Street Address
1301 N. Hagadorn Road
CityStateZip
East LansingMI48823
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(517) 324 - 6570 (517) 333 - 2806bevans@apassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLuisFFernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2400 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 13
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port CharlotteFL33952Charlotte
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
125667$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME56435Hematology - No Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCharlotte
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH HOSP. OF PORT CHARLOTTE100077
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Recovery Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/25/20019/18/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiting.She also complained of ongoing burning sensation in her chest for the previous three months, primarily after eating or when lying down.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured was covering the week-end shift for the admitting and attending physician during the hospital stay.Procedures were performed by other physicians.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged all physicians failed to timely diagnose and treat pulmonary embolism.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/16/200303-1742-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Charlotte5/23/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
American Medic of Charlotte County, P.A.
Bon Secours-St. Joseph Healthcare Group, Inc, dba
St. Joseph Hospital
Butler, Joe
DASH, JEFFREY A
Joseph, Sovi
Joseph Butler, M.D., P.A.
Moideen M. Moopen, M.D., P.A. aka and dba
Moopen & Panjikaran aka Moopen, Panjikaran & Joseph, 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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/16/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$88,995
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$33,828
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
Insured consulted with claims personnel and defense counsel.$250,000 was paid in full and final settlement of all claims on behalf of our insured.American Medic of Charlotte County, P.A., an additionally insured corporation under this policy, was vicariously liable for the actions of Dr. Fernandez.
 
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