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Dr. ARNALDO TORRES, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ARNALDO TORRES, MD
6711 38 Avenue North
US

Court Case # 12-4563-CI

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781168
Claim Number : 15003/11592 Wells
Date Submitted : 2/13/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUST Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6599936  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Gail   Moulds Esquire
Street Address
100 Second Avenue South, Suite 902S
City State Zip
St. Petersburg FL 33701
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 551 - 0000   (727) 896 - 5532 gmoulds@deaconandmoulds.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualArnaldo Torres
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6711 38 Avenue North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33710Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
23381-11$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME62632Rheumatology - 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
 FPinellas
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
11/25/200811/18/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Joint Pain and Joint Swelling. Diagnosed in June 2009 with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Numerous lab studies were ordered as well as an x-ray of left shoulder. Patient did not get shoulder x-rayed and failed to keep follow up appointments
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Joint pain and Joint swelling
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/13/201212-4563-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas1/10/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Smith, MD, Matthew G
Matthew G. Smith MD PA
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
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
OtherDismissed by court for Lack of Prosecution
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$25,849
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,606
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
Not required
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:2/13/2017 9:06:16 AM
Reason for Change:Final Date of Disposition was incorrect in first submission. Correct date is 1/10/17
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition12-OCT-1610-JAN-17

 

 

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