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Dr. MUHAMMAD A MALIK, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MUHAMMAD A MALIK, MD
P.O. BOX 9010
US

Court Case # 14-912CA

Indemnity Paid: $275,000.00

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Department File Number : M201573102
Claim Number : CL-00197
Date Submitted : 1/7/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Martin Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-063787 4102
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Maureen   Williams
Street Address
P.O. Box 9010
City State Zip
Stuart FL 34995
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(772) 288 - 5899     maureen.williams@martinhealth.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMUHAMMADAMALIK
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-InsurerP.O. BOX 9010
CityStateZip CodeCounty
STUARTFL34995Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
Trust-2014 HPL$5,000,000*NR
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME112057Nephrology - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FSt. Lucie
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityFresenius Medical Care
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherOutpatient dialysis facility
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/20/20129/20/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient's past medical history was significant for: diabetes, chronic renal failure, CAD, COPD, HTN, cardiomegaly and recurrent pleural effusion.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
On 7/20/12 the patient presented to an outpatient dialysis facility for hemodialysis. While at the facility the patient developed chills and was noted to have a fever. She was evaluated by the nephrologist who determined the patient's symptoms were consistent with an infection. He appropriately ordered IV Vancomycin and Gentamicin.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient experienced an anaplylactic reaction shortly after the IV Vancomycin administration was started and she expired despite all resuscitative measures. The insured physician was not involved in the resuscitation.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/6/201414-912CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Martin12/5/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Nephrology & Internal Medicine Associates, Inc.
Khilnani, Resham
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
OtherVoluntary Dismissal with Prejudice
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/5/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$275,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$50,000
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
The case was throughly investigated and favorable expert opinion was obtained from a board certified nephrologist. However; for business reasons a confidential settlement was reached in lieu of the uncertain risk of trial.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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