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Dr. ATHENA C PEFKAROU, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ATHENA C PEFKAROU, MD
3100 SW 62 Ave, Suite 121
US

Court Case # 06-02229 CA 22

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200643511
Claim Number :134607
Date Submitted :1/11/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMaria Gonzalez
Street Address
2801 SW 149th Avenue, Suite 200
CityStateZip
MiramarFL33027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 602 - 5834  mgonzalez@pronational.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAthenaCPefkarou
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3100 SW 62 Ave, Suite 121
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33155Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP37267$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME31878Oncology - no surgery0

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL110199
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/10/200412/8/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chemotherapy for Wilms tumor
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged that twice the dosage of chemotherapy was given, which was contraindicated, per the Wilms tumor protocol for infant under 1 year causing her death
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/7/200606-02229 CA 22
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade12/7/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Khatib, Ziad A
Ziad A. Khatib, MDPA
Escalon, Enrique A
Enrique A. Escalon, MDPA
Children's Medical Specialists, LLC
Miami Pediatric Hematology Oncology Assocs.
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
12/12/2006
 
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$29,911
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$12,750
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$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured discussed claim with insurance personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/11/2007 12:52:31 PM
Reason for Change:"Loss Adjusted/Counsel" & "Other Loss Adjustment" increased due to additional invoices being paid after file closed.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel2918429911
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid827712750

 

 

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Court Case # 06-13528 CA 10

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200851326
Claim Number :142792
Date Submitted :7/21/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMaria Gonzalez
Street Address
2801 SW 149th Avenue, Suite 200
CityStateZip
MiramarFL33027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 602 - 5834  mgonzalez@pronational.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAthenaCPefkarou
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3100 SW 62 Ave., Suite 121, NE Wing
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33155Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP37267$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME31878Oncology - no surgery0

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
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
4/1/20043/10/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Leukopenia
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
There was no operation rendered
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/29/200606-13528 CA 10
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade11/5/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Romero-Bolumen, Ileana
Bolumen, Eduardo
West Hialeah Pediatric Associates
Khatib, Ziad A
Miami Pediatric Hematology Oncology Assocs
Weinberger, Malvin
Nahmad, Lankau & Weinberger, MDPA
University of Miami School of Medicine
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
 
 
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$97,217
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$38,959
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$25,000
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
Insured discussed claim with insurance personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/21/2009 11:47:29 AM
Reason for Change:Additional invoices paid after file closed.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel8335597217
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid3069838959

 

 

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