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Dr. ANDREW H RITTER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ANDREW H RITTER, MD
550 Memorial Circle Suite H
US

Court Case # 2019-30270-CICI

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091728
Claim Number : 347099
Date Submitted : 3/4/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Sarah E Johnson
Street Address
12724 GRAN BAY PKWY W, Suite 400
City State Zip
JACKSONVILLE FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 362 - 3041     Sarah.Johnson@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAndrewHRitter
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed550 Memorial Circle, Suite H
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Ormond BeachFL32174Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0946853$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50856Gastroenterology - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MVolusia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER- PORT ORANGE23960051
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/31/20169/12/2019
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Hemorriodectomy was the reason for admission and then post surgery infection.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient had a Hemorrhoidectomy performed.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
It is is alleged ourinsureds failed to recognize the signs and symptoms and treat a postoperativeinfection post hemorrhoidectomy resulting in his death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/7/20192019-30270-CICI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Volusia2/20/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Tolland, John T
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
2/24/2020
 
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$25,608
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$6,199
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 2016 30550 CICI

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782137
Claim Number : 337980
Date Submitted : 5/19/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAndrewHRitter
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed550 Memorial Circle Suite H
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Ormond BeachFL32174Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0946853$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50856Surgery - Colon and Rectal 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FVolusia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Hospital/InstitutionFlorida Hospital Memorial System
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/7/20131/20/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Tubulovillous adenoma of the ascending colon.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic assisted ascending colectomy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient developed small bowel obstruction post-op which required repair of small bowel enterotomy. She developed complications post 2nd surgery and expired 2 weeks post op.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/19/20162016 30550 CICI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Volusia5/10/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Hospital Memorial 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
5/10/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$12,984
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,357
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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