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Dr. BILLY G WHITEHEAD, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. BILLY G WHITEHEAD, MD
707 Druid Rd E
US

Court Case # 16CA001415

Indemnity Paid: $40,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884932
Claim Number : HMA53429
Date Submitted : 4/4/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-2114545  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual SHARI R MCGEE
Street Address
333 S. WABASH AVE.
City State Zip
CHICAGO IL 60604
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 2535     shari.mcgee@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBILLYGWHITEHEAD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed718 LAKEVIEW ROAD
CityStateZip CodeCounty
CLEARWATERFL33756Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DLP 0003960220$3,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN10668Pediatrics - 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
Other Outpatient FacilityDental Office
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/18/201310/2/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to address retention of primary canines and follow up of orthodontist¿s consultation and findings of possible diagnosis of impaction.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to address retention of primary canines and follow up of orthodontist¿s consultation and findings of possible diagnosis of impaction.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to address retention of primary canines and follow up of orthodontist¿s consultation and findings of possible diagnosis of impaction.
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
3/3/201616CA001415
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas3/21/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/21/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$40,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$48,197
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,511
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
INSURED DISCUSSED CASE WITH DEFENSE COUNSEL AND INSURANCE PERSONNEL.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 13-007499-CI

Indemnity Paid: $32,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575695
Claim Number : HM168333
Date Submitted : 9/4/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-2114545  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Shauna   Jumper
Street Address
333 S Wabash Ave
City State Zip
Chicago IL 60604
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 5419     Shauna.Jumper@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBILLY WHITEHEAD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed707 Druid Rd E
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ClearwaterFL33756Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DLP 003960220$3,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN10668Dental Public Health 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityDental Office
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/14/20118/17/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient had a treatment of 3 cavities and was under nitrous oxide and Xylocaine.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was given nitrous oxide and Xylocaine.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Claimant suffered a vasovagal syncopal episode instead of a reaction to the medication which resulted into him having an automobile accident.
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
10/22/201413-007499-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas8/18/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/13/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$32,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$31,898
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,362
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel and insurance personnel
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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