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Dr. BRIAN MASTERS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. BRIAN MASTERS, MD
525 Technology Park #109
US

Court Case # 2013-CA-14430

Indemnity Paid: $31,250.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884049
Claim Number : 0AB049971-dr masters
Date Submitted : 1/10/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
HOMELAND INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
52-1568827  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Mike   Clark
Street Address
199 Scott Swamp Road
City State Zip
Farmington CT 06032
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(860) 321 - 2544   (877) 256 - 5067 mclark@onebeacon.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBrian Masters
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed525 Technology Park #109
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake MaryFL32746Seminole
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MPP531513$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME76739Internal Medicine - 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
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherER
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/28/20118/14/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On July 18, 2011 the patient presented to Florida Hospital Winter Park in the emergency department. She complained of right sided weakness, decreased grip strength, bicep flexion and chronic foot drop. Dr Shukla ordered a brain MRI, a 2-D echo, bilateral carotid ultrasound, a saline drip and aspirin. He was concerned that the one sided symptoms could have been due to a stroke or a heart condition.On July 22, 2011 the patient was discharged from Florida Hospital Winter Park to Florida Hospital Orlando. Dr. Masters, did not see the patient at Florida Hospital Orlando and did not draft any orders at Florida Hospital Orlando.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent a CT 6¿7 through T 4-5 laminectomy and spinal decompression surgery on July 28, 2011. After the surgery she had paralysis. She underwent a second surgery on July 28, 2011, which was a T6 laminectomy with removal of the spinal instrumentation of the prior surgery. Dr. Masters was not present during either surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No Misdiagnose
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The allegations were the aspirin ordered on July 18, 2011 caused a spinal bleed on July 28, 2011 during the surgery resulting in paralysis.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/9/20142013-CA-14430
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange12/27/2017
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/2/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$31,250
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
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
Unknown at this time. There are additional non-insured defendants but we do not have all of their specific information
 
Updates
 
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