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Dr. BLAINE A MARKEE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. BLAINE A MARKEE, MD
101 Avenue D. NW
US

Court Case # 53-2004-CA-003408-00

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746380
Claim Number :MedMal02-246
Date Submitted :7/30/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LLOYD'S, UNDERWRITERS AT, LONDONPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
98-0043838 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJudith Garrette
Street Address
1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2325
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77056
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 235 - 8322 (713) 626 - 7356Judith.Garrette@catlin.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBlaineAMarkee
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed101 Avenue D. NW
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
400474$250,000$4,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64585Surgery - General Practice or Family Practice 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/9/20024/6/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to the ER on 1/6/02 with right foot pain and ankle pain with increased swelling.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Physician exam was performed and a large fracture blister was present.X-rays were ordered which were negative. Dr Markee prepped the fracture blister with betadine and performed a needle aspiration. Heinstructed the patient to keep the foot non-weight bearing and return in 1 week.
Diagnostic Code :amputation
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Improper treatment of right foot ultimately led to the foot's amputation
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient had follow up visit on 1/9/02. Dr.Markee's clinical impression was right ankle and foot contusion/sprain. On 1/16/02 patient noted a foul smell and return to ER where she was diagnosed as having a gangrenous right foot with large hematoma.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/12/200453-2004-CA-003408-00
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk4/11/2006
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
4/11/2006
 
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$120,582
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$90,000$0
Wage Loss$61,331$0
Other Expenses$17,500$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
yes
 
Updates
 
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