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Dr. ALVARO PADILLA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. ALVARO PADILLA, MD
4925 SHERIDAN STRET, SUITE 200
US

Court Case # 14-011974CA(01)

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887113
Claim Number : 13-38252
Date Submitted : 11/21/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
THE HEALTHCARE UNDERWRITING COMPANY, A RISK RETENTION GROUP Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-2837805  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Barbara   Stauffer
Street Address
1445 ROSS AVE
City State Zip
DALLAS TX 75202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(469) 893 - 6064     BARBARA.STAUFFER@TENETHEALTH.COM
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAlvaro Padilla
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4925 Sheridan St Ste 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HollywoodFL33021Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
RRG-2013/14$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME95701Neurology - including child - no surgery - All Other 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
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
5/21/201311/12/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Shunt Malfunction
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged Delay in Diagnosis
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Decreased visual Acuity
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/17/201414-011974CA(01)
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade1/9/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gopalaswamy, Ramesh
Eye Surgery Associates, LLC
Livingston, M.D., Peter A
Duffner, M.D., Lee R
Radiology Associates of Hollywood, P.A.
Patel, M.D., Dhiraj
Karia & Patel Stirling Health Center, P.A.
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
1/24/2018
 
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$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
Better documentation of communication with other healthcare providers
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # CACE-16-012536

Indemnity Paid: $40,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887110
Claim Number : 16-40466
Date Submitted : 11/21/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
THE HEALTHCARE UNDERWRITING COMPANY, A RISK RETENTION GROUP Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-2837805  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Barbara   Stauffer
Street Address
1445 Ross Ave ste 1400
City State Zip
Dallas TX 75202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(469) 893 - 6064     barbara.stauffer@tenethealth.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualALVARO PADILLA
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4369 SHERIDAN ST STE 202
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HOLLYWOODFL33024Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
RRG-2015/16-1FL$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME95701Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL(HOLLYWOOD)100038
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/5/20142/25/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Brain Abscess
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Delay in diagnosis
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged delay in Diagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged Delay in Diagnosis
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 SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/17/2016CACE-16-012536
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward9/7/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Zide Spitzer & Finlay, P.A.
South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Regional Hosp
Spitzer,M.D. , Roger D
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
10/3/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$40,000
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
Negligence was denied. Settlement was a business decision
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201573990
Claim Number : 13-37542
Date Submitted : 3/27/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Padilla, Alvaro Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
45-089040 ME95701
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual MICHAEL A CAVAZOS
Street Address
5810 Coral Ridge Drive
City State Zip
Coral Springs FL 33076
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 509 - 3693   (954) 796 - 7268 michael.cavazos@tenethealth.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAlvaro Padilla
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer4925 SHERIDAN STRET, SUITE 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HOLLYWOODFL33021Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
RRG-2014/15-1FL$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME95701Neurology - including child - no surgery - All Other 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
SUNRISE SURGICAL CENTER170
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/31/201111/15/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
ALTERED MENTAL STATUS; NAUSEA; VOMITING
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
FAILURE TO TIMELY TREAT
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
NO MISDIAGNOSIS OCCURRED.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR10/24/2014
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/20/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$25,000
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
PHYSICIAN ISSUE
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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