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Dr. ARNOLDO GHITIS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ARNOLDO GHITIS, MD
8251 W BROWARD BLVD STE 300
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $623,752.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989724
Claim Number : 164972-2
Date Submitted : 6/10/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
HEALTH CARE INDEMNITY, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
61-0904881  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Christina J Stoker
Street Address
2515 PARK PLAZA, BLDG 2-3E
City State Zip
Nashville TN 37203
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(615) 344 - 1779   (866) 715 - 7235 christina.stoker@hcahealthcare.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualARNOLDO GHITIS
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8251 W BROWARD BLVD STE 300
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PLANTATIONFL33324Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HCI-10117$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME61904Cardiovascular Disease - 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
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WESTSIDE REG. MED. CTR (PLANTATION)100228
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherCARDIAC CATH
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/4/20176/12/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER FACILITY WITH CHEST PAIN, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
EMERGENT TRANSESOPHAGHEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM ORDERED.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
DISSECTING AORTIC ANEURYSM; DEATH
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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
*NR7/23/2019
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
Disposed of by Arbitration
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Award for plaintiff.
Date of Payment
7/11/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$623,752
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$27,464
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$17,239
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$373,752
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
REFERRED TO RISK MANAGEMENT.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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