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Dr. AMIT KAKDE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. AMIT KAKDE, MD
135 E. First Street
US

Court Case # 2017-CA003400

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887089
Claim Number : 157510
Date Submitted : 11/19/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-2301054  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Richard   Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142   (904) 394 - 7134 rpetersen@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAmit Kakde
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed135 E. First Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LakelandFL33805Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
720643N$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME119508Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
Lakeland Regional Medical Center100157
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherHospital Radiology
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/24/20157/14/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
left hand cellulitis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient presented to the emergency department at the Emergency Room on 08/24/15 complaining of chest pain. She had a history of coronary artery disease that resulted in a coronary artery bypass in 1997. She underwent an EKG and a CT angiogram of the chest, which was negative. She was given aspirin, which alleviated her symptoms, and was admitted to the hospital for further cardiac evaluation. On 08/25/15, underwent a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries. The exam was suggestive of stenosis of the left internal carotid artery. The ultrasound report recommended further assessment by CT angiography that was performed on 08/26/15. At that time, the Patient was brought to the radiology department at about 18:30. A new IV was placed in the left forearm. During the course of injecting the contrast, there was infiltration to the surrounding tissue. After the infiltration was identified, one of the technicians removed the IV catheter and applied a warm compress. The radiologist was notified and the patient was returned to the floor. After the Patient was returned to her room, she was evaluated by the an nurse. By the time the study was completed, the attending physician had left the hospital. As such, the attending nurse contacted the insured, Dr. Amit Kakde who made the decision to continue with discharge of the patient. Dr. Kakde also communicated discharge instructions for the patient to apply hot/cold therapy per protocol who was discharged home on August 26, 2015. Dr. Kakde did not physically examine the patient. The Patient returned to the ER on 08/30/15, with left hand pain, left hand swelling, and the presence of a blister. She had not sought healthcare in the interim. She was diagnosed with left hand cellulitis. The Patient contends that Dr. Kakde deviated from the standard of care in in failing to physically examine the patient.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
left hand cellulitis
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/9/20172017-CA003400
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk11/15/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Lakeland Regional Medical 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
OtherSettled between parties
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
11/8/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$33,605
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
Facts of the suit were discussed with the insured and risk management.
 
Updates
 
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