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Dr. BENJAMIN PIPERNO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. BENJAMIN PIPERNO, MD
11945 San Jose Boulevard
US

Court Case # 2014-CA-001455

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575784
Claim Number : 70214
Date Submitted : 9/16/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Trisha D Bowles
Street Address
245 Riverside Avenue
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@mymedmal.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBenjamin Piperno
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11945 San Jose Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32223Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707389$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME92324Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH23960052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/7/20137/18/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
BOWEL PERFORATION WHICH WAS A SURGICAL COMPLICATION OF A CESAREAN SECTION PERFORMED BY ANOTHER PHYSICIAN.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CESAREAN SECTION
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
PATIENT ELECTED TO WAIT AND SEE IF THE PROPOSED SURGICAL COMPLICAITONS DEVELOPED RATHER THAN UNDERGO ANOTHER SURGICAL PROCEDURE. AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT, THE PATIENT ALLEGED THAT AN EXPLORATORY SURGERY SHOULD HAVE BEEN PERFORMED AT THE INITIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROPOSED COMPLICATIONS.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
BOWEL PERFORATION CAUSED DURING A CESAREAN PERFORMED BY ANOTHER PHYSICIAN.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/25/20142014-CA-001455
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval8/27/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
OtherSTIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/2/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$130,998
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
Insurance company and staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:9/16/2015 4:24:26 PM
Reason for Change:The final disposition did not reflect the correct date once submitted.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition21-JUL-1527-AUG-15

 

 

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Court Case # 16-2014-CA-005586

Indemnity Paid: $122,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884039
Claim Number : 70323-A
Date Submitted : 1/9/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual James P Lacey
Street Address
76 S. Laura Street, Suite 900
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@medmaldirect.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBenjaminMPiperno
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11945 San Jose Blvd., Suite 300
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32223Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707389$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME92324Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH23960052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/28/20124/2/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Abdominal pain and hernia.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Open ventral hernia repair with synthetic mesh.
Diagnostic Code :05
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Post operative infection due to mesh.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/2/201616-2014-CA-005586
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval12/19/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
North Florida Surgeons, P.A.
Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc.
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
1/3/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$122,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$147,389
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
None.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576452
Claim Number : 13-09-70243-A
Date Submitted : 12/3/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Trisha D Bowles
Street Address
245 Riverside Avenue
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@mymedmal.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBenjaminMPiperno
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11945 San Jose Blvd, Suite 300
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32223Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707389$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME92324Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH23960052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/28/20129/18/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Anal leakage
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Perineal proctectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Rectal prolapse
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
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR11/10/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
No Payment Made
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?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$5,182
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
Insurer consulted with Provider
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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