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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. CRAIG R WOLFF, MD
290 RUE DES LACS
US

Court Case # 12 011383

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472028
Claim Number : 2012021022-DR
Date Submitted : 6/29/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
ALLIED WORLD SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
51-0331163  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Michelle   Bedard
Street Address
1690 New Britain Avenue, Suite 101
City State Zip
Farmington CT 06032
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(860) 284 - 1942   (860) 284 - 1943 Michelle.Bedard@awac.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCraigRWolff
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed290 RUE DES LACS
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Tarpon SpringsFL34688Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0306-3309$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME77955Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilitySame day surgery center
Name of InstitutionCode
LASER SPINE SURGICAL CENTER14960607
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/24/20111/27/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiff alleges he suffers from low back pain and left thigh pain, sciatica pain, weakness and pain in the left foot with numbness and tingling, especially whenstanding, and nerve pain radiating into this left leg with a foot drop.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic surgery was done at the L5-S1 level.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Surgery provided temporary relief with recurrence of pain symptoms.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/18/201212 011383
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough9/10/2014
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
9/16/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$200,000
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
Worked closely with counsel to resolve claim.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/4/2015 11:05:50 AM
Reason for Change:The Indemnity Paid by Insurer and Loss Adjust Expense amounts were changed to reflect only the portion allocated to the practitioner.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Indemnity Paid600000200000
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel60600
 
Date of Change:6/29/2015 3:34:44 PM
Reason for Change:Change in the date of occurrence.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person Age5859
Date Injury Occurred30-SEP-1024-MAY-11

 

 

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

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