Medical Malpractice Cases

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Dr. MATTHEW D HEPLER Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2007 L 010736

Indemnity Paid: $3,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201469878
Claim Number :2271
Date Submitted :2/24/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Hepler, Matthew DPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
26-3554525ME96126
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMatthew Hepler
Street Address
12 Dolphin Dr
CityStateZip
Vero BeachFL32960
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 375 - 6337  mdhepler@hotmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMatthewDHepler
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer12 Dolphin Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Vero BeachFL32960Indian River
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
006B$12,500,000$12,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME96126Surgery - Orthopedic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/11/20065/18/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Thoracic myelopathy with progressive neurologic deficit.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Thoracic decompression.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Progressive neurologic deficit including lower extremity weakness and bowel/bladder dysfunction
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/11/20072007 L 010736
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state3/19/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
U.S. Neuromonitoring
Finkel, Maureen
Carlvin, Arnold
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
OtherDismissed pursuant to settlement
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/19/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$3,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$242,465
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
Prior to this case the insured facilitated the indroduction, education and training of neuromonitoring techniques, including motor cord monitoring, to the hospital.Due to this and similarly reported cases in the literature the insured will not perform cases where neuromonitoring is outsourced to unknown and unproven entities.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. EMORY J LINDER Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 03-C-04-013515 OT

Indemnity Paid: $2,325,203.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200744385
Claim Number :EL123
Date Submitted :2/9/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Linder, Emory JPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
43-0643295ME11751
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEmoryJLinder
Street Address
902 Averill Rd
CityStateZip
JoppaMD21085
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(410) 459 - 1476 (410) 679 - 0117emory.linder@us.army.mil
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEmoryJLinder
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer902 Averill Rd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JoppaMD21085Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MDD0006420-18$5,000,000$5,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME11751Physicians - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Otherphysician office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/3/20031/25/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
stroke
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
delay in treatment
Diagnostic Code :438.89
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
delay in CT scan
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
stroke
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/25/200403-C-04-013515 OT
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state9/11/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
9/11/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$2,325,203
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
 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
none
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. STEVEN M LOPATINE Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 15EV000633

Indemnity Paid: $1,750,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988508
Claim Number : 15EV000633
Date Submitted : 4/16/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1449198  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Steven M Lopatine
Street Address
4233 Epic CV
City State Zip
Land O Lakes FL 34638
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(813) 404 - 9881     slopatine@aol.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenMLopatine
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4233 Epic CV
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OdessaFL34638Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL090904020$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME135046Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Hospital/InstitutionPiedmont-Henry Hospital--Stockbridge, GA
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Labor and Delivery Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/11/20113/19/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Obstetric Labor complicated by Fetal Distress. Outcome includes Cerebral Palsy of Newborn
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Fetal Distress, Cerebral Palsy at Birth, Plaintiff claimed failure to perform cesarean section resulted in the neurologic injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiff Claimed failure to perform cesarean section resulted in the newborn cerebral palsy.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Cerebral Palsy
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
3/19/201515EV000633
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state1/22/2019
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
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/22/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,750,000
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
 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
MD retired from obstetric practice prior to this lawsuit was filed.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Dr. JONATHAN A BERGER Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # Unknown 0

Indemnity Paid: $1,250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201469431
Claim Number :119899
Date Submitted :1/15/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE INDEMNITY COMPANY, INC.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
63-0720042 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJonathanABerger
Street Address
15107 Indian Creek road
CityStateZip
Fort WayneIN46814
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(260) 672 - 8715  jberger02@comcast.net
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJonathanABerger
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6119 W Jefferson Boulvard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
FortWayneIN46814Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CL622611$1$1,250,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME54833Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/20/200012/24/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
43-yo male alleges neglient x-ray interpretation resulted in delayed diagnosis of renal cancer
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Ct of abdomen
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Did not diagnose renal cancer
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Failure to diagnose
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/24/2002Unknown 0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state8/4/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Diagnostic Imaging of Indiana
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Directed verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/26/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$250,000
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$300,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
None
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. RANDALL J BJORK Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 09 CV 2717

Indemnity Paid: $1,250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201368037
Claim Number :0102090088842.00
Date Submitted :8/22/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
47-0580977 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTracieJBroome
Street Address
2312 N Nevada Avenue, Suite 100
CityStateZip
Colorado SpringsCO80907
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(719) 389 - 1108 (719) 389 - 1180tracie.broome@csneuro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRandallJBjork
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2312 N Nevada Avenue, Suite 100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Colorado SpringsCO80907Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CGP0030579$2,000,000$4,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME54177Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationInj occurred after treatment had ceased
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherN/A Not an institutional injury
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/14/20017/8/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Meningioma
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Clinic visit
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged misdiagnosis of meningioma
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Surgery to remove meningioma
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/15/200909 CV 2717
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state10/29/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Campbell, John B
PenRad Imaging
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
OtherDismissal with prejudice
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/20/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$65,225
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
Cancellation Policies
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. SCOTT M CORIN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # BRCV200801

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201365789
Claim Number :BRCV200801
Date Submitted :1/22/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Corin, Scott MPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
45-0498351ME65556
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottMCorin
Street Address
500 Faunce Corner Rd
CityStateZip
No DartmouthMA02747
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(508) 717 - 0270 (508) 995 - 3060smcorin99@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottMCorin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer500 Faunce Corner Rd, Suite 110
CityStateZip CodeCounty
No DartmouthMA02747Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
OMC0010418$2,000,000$6,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME65556Surgery - Opthalmology 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/11/200612/17/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
OCULAR LACERATION WITH PROLAPSE OF INTRAOCULAR TISSUE
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
FAILURE TO REMOVE INTRAOCULAR FOREIGN BODY FROM RIGHT EYE DUE TO FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE INTRAOCULARFOREIGN BODY RIGHT EYE
Diagnostic Code :871.0
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
ALLEGED FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE INTRAOCULAR FOREIGN BODY RIGHT EYE
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
LOSS OF EYE SIGHT IN RIGHT EYE
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/12/2011BRCV200801
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state12/21/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After arbitration is initiated or prior to suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
OtherDISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Arbitration
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
12/21/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
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
 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
OFFICE PROTOCOLS IN PLACE
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. MICHAEL C MCGLAMRY Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 09-A-639-4

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201057022
Claim Number :13863-01
Date Submitted :4/15/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PODIATRY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1403235 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKaren Kessler
Street Address
3000 Meridian Blvd., Suite 400
CityStateZip
FranklinTN37067
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 87762249 kkessler@picagroup.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichaelCMcGlamry
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AtlantaGA30342Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1PD0013342$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO2386  

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Hospital/InstitutionNorthside Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/16/20071/23/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Collapsing pes valgus deformity, right foot; os tibial externum with insufficient tibialis posterior insertion, right foot; hallux valgus deformity, right foot
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Evans calcaneal osteotomy, right foot; excision os tibial externum with advancement of tibialis posterior tendon, right foot; Lapidus fusion with modified McBride bunionectomy, right foot
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Post-op, patient and her husband claim they made several phone calls to insured between 01-16-07 and 01-19-07, with complaints of pain and discoloration of the toes. Insured first saw the patient post-op on 01-23-07.On exam, the toes were purple and cold to the touch, with blister formation.Insured consulted with a vascular specialist, and patient was immediately taken to his office for examination after which she was admitted to the hospital for immediate TPA treatment.Arterial flow could not be restored and she ultimately developed gangrene, resulting in a BKA.Patient alleges insured failed to respond to her telephone calls with complaints of increased pain and discoloration of her toes.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/15/200909-A-639-4
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state3/23/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Village Podiatry Group, P.C.
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
3/23/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$45,032
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,344
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$379,203$0
Wage Loss$36,667$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
None - Specialty Code #80993
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. DALE MCCORD Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 05VS082620-F

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201057273
Claim Number :239849
Date Submitted :5/11/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-3014772 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAngela LaFrance
Street Address
13450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 160
CityStateZip
SunriseFL33323
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 838 - 9988 (866) 636 - 5421alafrance@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDale McCord
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7820 Roswell Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AtlantaGA30350Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
57705$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME16231Radiology - therapeutic - minor surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/28/200110/8/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was referred to the insured for treatment of prostate cancer.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured performed radioactive seed implantation of the prostate gland.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleges recurrence of prostate cancer, repeat therapy, urinary and fecal incontinence secondary to failure to properly place radioactive seeds and fraud.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/3/200505VS082620-F
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state4/27/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Northside Hospital, Inc.
Atlanta Oncology Associates, P.C.
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
4/15/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$185,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$750,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$250,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Unknown
 
Updates
 
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Dr. MARJORIE A LEWIS Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 012155253 Superior

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200744377
Claim Number :215978A
Date Submitted :2/8/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-3014772 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJosie Maldonado
Street Address
13450 West Sunrise Blvd., Suite 160
CityStateZip
SunriseFL33323
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 858 - 0202 (954) 838 - 7480JMaldonado@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMarjorieALewis
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed17427 1ST PL SW
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NORMANDY PARKWA98166-3703Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0057078$1,000,000$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME80214Anesthesiology 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/20/19998/20/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Severe dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Abdominal hysterectomy; bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Fluid overload resulting in loss of limbs; DVT; heart and renal failure.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/27/2001012155253 Superior
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state10/3/2002
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Wandler, MD, Bruce
Fox, MD, Earl
Diaconou, MD, John
Koval, MD, George
Green River Surgical Center
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
10/3/2002
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$121,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$1,000,000
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
Unknown
 
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Dr. MICHAEL FIORUCCI Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 16L5347

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988402
Claim Number : 5500000145089119
Date Submitted : 4/8/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
little company of Mary Hospital Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-399333  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Michael R Fiorucci
Street Address
7268 Monarda Dr
City State Zip
Sarasota FL 34238
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(269) 312 - 0301     mbfiorucci@mac.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeEntity Name
EntityLittle company of mary hospital
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer2800 W 95th Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Evergreen ParkIL60805Out of state
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
01$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Hospitals 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
   

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOut of state
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/20/201411/21/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Incarcerated Diaphragmatic Hernia
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic converted to open repair of diaphragmatic hernia
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Hemopericardium secondary to tack placement at the time of surgery
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/19/201816L5347
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Out of state12/13/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/13/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
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
 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
No longer using tacker for repair of diaphragmatic hernia
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida?

Typically an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice and is licensed in the state of Florida.

Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit without a lawyer?

Yes you can, however it is highly advised not to as the medical malpractice case law is very complex

What kind of attorney do I need to sue a doctor?

You should look for an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice, you can also search for tort lawyer.

What percentage do malpractice lawyers get?

Most medical malpractice attorneys charge at least a 40% contingency fee.

How long do you have to sue for medical malpractice in Florida?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html

Is there a cap on medical malpractice in Florida?

With respect to a cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death arising from medical negligence of practitioners, regardless of the number of such practitioner defendants, noneconomic damages shall not exceed $500,000 per claimant. No practitioner shall be liable for more than $500,000 in noneconomic damages, regardless of the number of claimants. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0766/Sections/0766.118.html

Do doctors in Florida have to have malpractice insurance?

Under Florida law, physicians are generally required to carry medical malpractice insurance or otherwise demonstrate financial responsibility to cover potential claims for medical malpractice. However, certain part-time physicians who meet state requirements are exempt from the financial responsibility law. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0458/Sections/0458.320.html

Is there a time limit to file a medical malpractice suit?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html

What is considered medical malpractice in Florida?

Medical Malpractice in Florida is defined as significant harm. This means that the injury must be serious enough to have resulted in significant healthcare expenses, missed work and caused ongoing pain and suffering.

What is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in Florida?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html

Who can file a wrongful death suit in Florida?

Florida law requires a representative of the deceased person's estate to file the wrongful death claim. The representative may be named in the will or estate plan. The court will appoint a representative if there is no will or estate plan

What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Florida?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is within two years of the date of death for most cases.

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