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Dr. CHRISTINE L BURNS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. CHRISTINE L BURNS, MD
14003 Lakeshore Blvd.
US

Court Case # 13-2313-CI-07

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884699
Claim Number : FP4321201
Date Submitted : 4/3/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualChristineLBurns
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed14003 Lakeshore Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HudsonFL34667Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-IN007253$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME32382Surgery - Opthalmology 

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
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEASE HOSITAL - COUNTRYSIDE110001
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Nursery 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/30/20106/7/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Retinopathy of prematurity.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Ophthalmic screening every two weeks for ROP and diagnosis of stage 2 with 2 week followup ordered.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Parents failed to realize the seriousness of condition and failed to keep scheduled follow-up appointment. Child became blind.
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
4/18/201413-2313-CI-07
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas3/6/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pediatrix
Foster, MD, Cherie
North Pinellas Childrens Medical Center
Razman, MD, Dolores
Black, MD, Janet
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the defendant. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/6/2018
 
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$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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:4/3/2018 2:21:53 PM
Reason for Change:Correction to injured persons address.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person Address Zip Code3375932095
Injured Person Address Street1887 Castle Wood Drive53 Rio Del Norte Road
Injured Person Address CityClearwaterSaint Augustine
Injured Person Address CountyPinellasSt. Johns

 

 

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

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