Department File Number : | M201678823 |
Claim Number : | 2014-12321 CA 11 |
Date Submitted : | 6/24/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
36-2114545 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Sandra | P | Vella | ||
Street Address | |||||
20044 Back Nine Drive | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Boca Raton | FL | 33498 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(561) 531 - 2573 | sandravella@hotmail.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Sandra | P | Vella | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2140 W 68th Street | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Hialeah | FL | 33016 | Dade | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
1040025509-6 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME98768 | Pathology - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Dade | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Outpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, THE | 14960330 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Digestive Medicine Associates/Lab | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
10/27/2010 | 7/8/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
xx | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
xx | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
I rendered pathologic interpretations of GE (gastroesophageal) biopsies submitted by a gastroenterologist in October 2010. A 0.5cm nodule was noted on requisition form. I reported atypical glandular findings and Barrett's Esophagus (BE). BE is a precancer lesion with intestinal metaplasia/goblet cells at GE junction. Dysplasia (advanced precancer) and cancer were also evaluated using objective criteria. The comments stated that the findings were "worrisome for low grade dysplasia" and to "please advise patient" and that tissue would be sent out to do immunohistochemical (IHC) stains for further evaluation (p53, p16, Ki67), addendum to follow. The lab's medical director, Dr. Hector Colom, MD reviewed the case and concurred. The report was signed out to gastroenterologist's computer. All three IHC stains were negative for high grade dysplasia or cancer. The medical director reviewed entire case again and concurred. An issued addendum report stated that IHC stains "favor a low grade dysplasia." In July 2013, I received a letter of intent for litigation. The slides were sent to the leading gastrointestinal (GI) pathologist who concluded that I met the standard of care. A leading community gastroenterologist (and gastroenterology practice guidelines) strongly recommend that any dysplasia in BE with a nodule should be excised by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Tissue is then examined by pathology for staging of the lesion. Studies show 94% cure rate by EMR. Patient had no treatment procedures or rebiopsies. He was given pepcid and a 2 year follow-up appointment, which he did not attend. Gastroenterologist had no medical malpractice insurance. Plaintiff's pathologists felt that diagnosis was to be high grade dysplasia. A second leading GI pathologist and a leading general pathologist concluded that I met the standard of care and that there was no cancer on slides. Settlement was reached before trial. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
xx | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
*NR | |||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
*NR | 3/9/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Padilla MD, Victor Colom MD, Hector Ramirez MD, Manuel Digestive Medicine Associates Palmetto Surgery Center MCCI Group Holdings Digestive Histology Lab | |||||
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 | |||||
4/1/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $700,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
None. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201679088 |
Claim Number : | 2682 |
Date Submitted : | 7/15/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
36-2114545 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Julie | Hamilton | |||
Street Address | |||||
615 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 212 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Lake Mary | FL | 32746 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(321) 972 - 0121 | juliehamilton@hamlinandburton.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Sandra | P | Vella | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 20044 Back Nine Drive | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Boca Raton | FL | 33498 | Palm Beach | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HAZ1040025509-C | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME98768 | Pathology - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Dade | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Location | Histology lab | ||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Histology lab | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
10/27/2010 | 9/6/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
High grade dysplasia with features of carcinoma in situ. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Dr. Vella reviewed the pathology specimens and reported features favoring low grade dysplasia. It was alleged the biopsy should have been interpreted as high grade dysplasia with features of carcinoma in situ. This would have led to further treatment and highly increased chance of survival. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | 530.85 | ||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Delay in diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Dr. Vella reviewed the pathology specimens and reported features favoring low grade dysplasia. It was alleged the biopsy should have been interpreted as high grade dysplasia with features of carcinoma in situ. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Patient underwent endoscopy with biopsy of a .5cm nodule in the GE junction and of the stomach. Specimens were sent to an outside pathology lab. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/13/2014 | 2014-12321-CA-11 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Dade | 3/9/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Colom, Hector Padilla, Victor M Ramirez, Manuel A Digestive Medicine Histology Lab, LLC Digestive Medicine Associates, LLP Palmetto Surgery Center MCCI Medical Group Medical Care Consortium Inc. Victor M. Padilla, III, M.D., P.A. Manual A. Ramirez, M.D., P.A. Hector I. Colom, M.D., P.A. Digestive Medicine Associates | |||||
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 | |||||
4/5/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $700,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $171,060 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $28,050 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
None. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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