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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. C JOHNPULLE, MD
2727 West Dr. MLK, Jr., Blvd., Suite 310
US

Court Case # 05-09469 Div. B

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200953148
Claim Number :P-05-61-0334
Date Submitted :4/7/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCECILIA SALA
Street Address
4211 BOYSCOUT BLVD., STE. 160
CityStateZip
TAMPAFL33624
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 874 - 0768 (813) 874 - 0710csala@che.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualC JOHNPULLE
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4518 West Culbreath Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33609Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
163-8688$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME29008Anesthesiology - Pain Management 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/24/20045/12/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient with history of right shoulder degenerative osteoarthritis with progressive pain status post rotator cuff surgery in 1997 presented for right shoulder replacement surgery.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent total right shoulder replacement surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper administration of scalene block/post surgical anesthesia and/or improper positioning during surgery.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient complained of numbness postoperatively and inability to move right arm.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/11/200605-09469 Div. B
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough3/11/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
St. Joseph's Hospital
Millennium Anesthesia Group
Bufford, Jim
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
1/23/2009
 
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$173,294
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$500,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$129,833$100,000
Wage Loss$63,000$280,000
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Defense counsel discussed case with physician.No link to brachial plexus block was established.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 06-09169

Indemnity Paid: $10,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200747300
Claim Number :P-06-61-0408
Date Submitted :10/12/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCECILIA SALA
Street Address
4211 BOYSCOUT BLVD., STE. 160
CityStateZip
TAMPAFL33624
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 874 - 0768 (813) 874 - 0710csala@che.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCJJOHNPULLE
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2727 West Dr. MLK, Jr., Blvd., Suite 310
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33607Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
343-3665$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME29008Anesthesiology - Pain Management 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/13/20041/11/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was admitted for insertion of implantable infusion pump because of poor cancer pain control.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
During infusion pump insertion procedure, the port administering sedation material allegedly did not function.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged awareness during anesthesia for the insertion of infusion pump, which allegedly malfunctioned.
Severity Of Injury
Emotional Only - Fright, no physical damage

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/9/200606-09169
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough9/27/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Millennium Anesthesia Care, PA
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fellers, Kent
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
9/27/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$10,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$15,105
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$50,000
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
Defense counsel discussed this matter with the physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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