Dr. MICHAEL K HERRON, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. MICHAEL K HERRON, MD

8303 South Suncoast Blvd.

Homosassa, FL

34446

Citrus

Court Case # 2016CA1419

Indemnity Paid: $490,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201884336
Claim Number :	342608
Date Submitted :	2/14/2018

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
95-3014772
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	Michael		K	Herron
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		8303 South Suncoast Blvd.
City		State	Zip Code	County
Homosassa		FL	34446	Citrus
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
0751285		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME84779		Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			M	Pasco
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Other Location		Spring Hill MRI
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Other		RADIOLOGY
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
9/15/2014		5/12/2016

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with pain in his lower back radiating down to his leg.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A lumbar MRI was interpreted by the insured.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to identify the beginning process of an infection resulting in osteomyelitis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Unable to walk long distances without a cane.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
1/16/2017			2016CA1419
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Hernando			1/30/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Spring Hill MRI
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
1/30/2018

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$490,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$46,537

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$15,719

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$490,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$92,500	$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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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Court Case # CA12-1182

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201471604
Claim Number :	294919
Date Submitted :	8/14/2014

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
95-3014772
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Tiffany		D	Taylor
Street Address
13450 West Sunrise Blvd
City				State	Zip
Sunrise				FL	33323
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(877) 320 - 0748			TTaylor@thedoctors.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Michael			Herron
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		8303 South Suncoast Blvd.
City		State	Zip Code	County
Homosassa		FL	34446	Citrus
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
0751285		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME84779		Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			M	Hernando
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility
Name of Institution		Code
BROOKSVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL		100071
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
10/31/2009		4/16/2012

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The insured performed a Thorocentesis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Following a Thorocentesis procedure performed by the insured he issued an order to "Hold Plavix in A.M."
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
4/13/2012			CA12-1182
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Hernando			7/31/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Beinhauer, M.D., Gerald Brookville Regional Hospital
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
7/21/2014

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

$74,287

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$250,000

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

Unknown

Updates

No updates found.

*NR:Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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Court Case # 2017-CA-006630-O

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201987590
Claim Number :	357086
Date Submitted :	1/11/2019

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
95-3014772
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	Michael		K	Herron
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		6716 NW 11th Place Suite 200
City		State	Zip Code	County
Gainesville		FL	32605	Alachua
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
0751285		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME84779		Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Alachua
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Other Location		Radiology Room
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Other		Radiology Room
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
5/22/2015		6/12/2017

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient underwent a bilateral mammogram and ultrasound of the left breast.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured interpreted the mammogram and recommended further imaging inclusive of spot compression imaging and ultrasound. These diagnostic studies were also interpreted by him. There was no obvious evidence of malignancy.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged faulire to diagnose breast cancer.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Breast cancer.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
10/5/2017			2017-CA-006630-O
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Orange			12/18/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Casselberry Family Practice
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
No Payment Made
Court Decision			Other
Other			Dismissed with Prejudice
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$44,090

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$22,351

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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