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Dr. DENNIS A CORTES, MD
12600 Pembroke Road, Suite 206
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Court Case # 08-046377-11

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200954428
Claim Number :154183
Date Submitted :7/10/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityPROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY
Street Address
2801 SW 149th Avenue, Suite 200
CityStateZip
MiramarFL33027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 602 - 5834  mgonzalez@pronational.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisACortes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12600 Pembroke Road, Suite 206
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiramarFL33027Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP36084$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME66763Internal Medicine - No Surgery0

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE100230
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/20/20045/16/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Death.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Failure to communicate results of diagnostic studies.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to communicate results of diagnostic studies.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/3/200808-046377-11
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward7/17/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Dennis A. Cortes, MDPA
Magcalas, Mario M
Mario Magcalas, MDPA
Safier, Gerald R
Savadier, Lionel D
Radiology Associates of Hollywood, PA
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
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
 
 
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$18,262
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$6,851
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Insured discussed claim with medical experts and insurance personnel.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/10/2012 3:42:41 PM
Reason for Change:State Report has been updated to reflect additional legal fees and expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel1683318262
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid63476851

 

 

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Court Case # 09-034675-CACE-21

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201160181
Claim Number :158766
Date Submitted :7/11/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityPROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY
Street Address
2801 SW 149th Avenue, Suite 200
CityStateZip
MiramarFL33027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 602 - 5834  mgonzalez@pronational.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisACortes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12600 Pembroke Road, Suite 206
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiramarFL33027Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP36084$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME66763Internal Medicine - No Surgery0

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL(HOLLYWOOD)100038
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/10/20062/25/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Blindness.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Failure to provide bridging therapy upon hospital discharge.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis made.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Blindness.
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
10/20/200909-034675-CACE-21
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward3/11/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Dennis A. Cortes, MDPA
Hertz, Jeffrey A
Jeffrey A. Hertz, MDPA
Memorial Regional Hospital
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
 
 
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$85,460
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$77,809
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Insured discussed claim with insurance personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/11/2012 8:38:27 AM
Reason for Change:State Report updated to reflect additional legal fees and expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel7980485460
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid4654677809

 

 

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Court Case # 08-028898(05)

Indemnity Paid: $125,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200954815
Claim Number :153212
Date Submitted :3/2/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMaria Gonzalez
Street Address
2801 SW 149th Avenue, Suite 200
CityStateZip
MiramarFL33027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 602 - 5834  mgonzalez@pronational.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisACortes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12600 Pembroke Road, Suite 206
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiramarFL33027Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP36084$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME66763Internal Medicine - No Surgery0

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/31/20063/21/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Medical clearance for pars plana vitrectomy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Failure to take adequate medical history and improper medical clearance.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Improper medical clearance.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/11/200808-028898(05)
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward8/31/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Jallow, Sulayman E
Dennis A. Cortes, MDPA
Sulayman E. Jallow, MDPA
Goldar, Jose M
Ginsberg, Caryn A
Sheridan Healthcorp, Inc.
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$125,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$26,627
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$9,982
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$125,000
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
Insured discussed claim with insurance personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/2/2011 10:58:14 AM
Reason for Change:Additional fees/expenses paid after file closed.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel2461926627
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid90289982

 

 

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Court Case # 08038274-04

Indemnity Paid: $75,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201368208
Claim Number :153210
Date Submitted :9/4/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSandra Gabovan
Street Address
2600 Professionals Drive
CityStateZip
OkemosMI48864
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(517) 347 - 6280 (517) 347 - 6319sgarbovan@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisACortes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12600 Pembroke Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiramarFL33027Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP36084$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME66763Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/9/20073/21/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Per-diverticular abscess
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No description available.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Colectomy, colon resection and colostomy.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/14/200808038274-04
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward8/12/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within 90 days of suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/14/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$75,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$94,958
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$63,893
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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