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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DAN TRAN, MD
34022 MATTHEWS CV
US

Court Case # 2016CA2140

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091306
Claim Number : PLFHMGO088325
Date Submitted : 1/30/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Florida Physicians Medical Group Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-3214635 800014080
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Linda   Boelke
Street Address
900 Hope Way
City State Zip
Altamonte Springs FL 32714
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(407) 357 - 1313     linda.boelke@ahss.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDan Tran
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer34022 MATTHEWS CV
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LEESBURGFL34788Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
8258 - 2016 $1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME92816Surgery - General 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/17/20148/25/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to co-defendant urologist with a kidney stone and developed sepsis following incomplete stone removal. Physician was called in as an emergent surgical consult at which time the patient had rebound tenderness; free air in the abdomen; urosepsis; acute renal failure; acute NSTEMI; liver shock; anemia; metabolic acidosis and diabetes.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Physician performed an exploratory laparotomy of the abdomen with detailed examination of the bowel; removal of aretrocecal appendix and insertion of drains. There was no bowel perforation at that time. Three days later, following identification of fecal-like material coming from the drains, physician performed a second exploratory surgery with bowel resection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff alleged a failure to diagnose and treat a bowel perforation during the initial surgery and negligent removal of portions of the large and small bowel during the second surgery resulting in exacerbation of renal failure and ultimately, death. A well-qualified surgeon was supportive of physician's careand testified at deposition that physician's surgical decision making and approach on November 17 were very appropriate. He stated that it is not uncommon for a small diverticulum to seal after a perforation. The expert testified that it was appropriate for physician to have placed drains after a diligent search did notreveal the perforation or active leaking. He described the drains as providing a window into the abdominal/pelvic cavity in the event that the perforation again manifested itself. The expert was also supportive of physician's intraoperative decision making during the November 20 procedure. The expert stated it was reasonable to remove what appeared to be a tenuous cecum and right colon. The patient, who died nearly 5 years following the surgeries at issue, developed progressive renal failure; was noncompliant with medical therapies and dialysis; and was denied kidney transplant due to noncompliance. The case was settled as an economic decision to avoid an adverse outcome at trial in a medically complex matter.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/10/20172016CA2140
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake1/6/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Hospital Medical Group
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
1/6/2020
 
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
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