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Dr. ZATCHEL SOTO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ZATCHEL SOTO, MD
2240 Highway 98
US

Court Case # 2015-CA-006382

Indemnity Paid: $300,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886900
Claim Number : 1623345
Date Submitted : 11/1/2018
 
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 Shari   Deans
Street Address
615 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 212
City State Zip
Lake Mary FL 32746
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(321) 972 - 0121   (321) 972 - 0122 sharideans@hamlinandburton.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualZatchel Soto
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2240 Highway 98
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BartowFL33830Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ1040025509-F$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME78008Surgery - Traumatic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHardee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL-WAUCHULA100282
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/17/20154/4/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Acute right lower extremity ischemia and specifically acute arterial occlusion depriving her right foot of blood flow.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Misdiagnosis of swelling and discoloration, no treatment performed, discharged from hospital.
Diagnostic Code :Z89.511
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Initial diagnosis was deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and electrolyte abnormality
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Pain and swelling and discoloration to her right lower leg and foot.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/19/20162015-CA-006382
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hardee9/14/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
Award for plaintiff.
Date of Payment
10/5/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$300,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$115,264
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$424
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$595,388$1,606,236
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
NA
 
Updates
 
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