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Dr. DOUGLAS W KLOTCH, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DOUGLAS W KLOTCH, MD
3450 E Fletcher Ave, Ste 260
US

Court Case # CA0403301

Indemnity Paid: $175,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200536354
Claim Number :59111001
Date Submitted :8/15/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PHYSICIANS INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
13-4235490 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
Individuals j
Street Address
3200 ne 14th street
CityStateZip
pompano beachFL33062
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 788 - 5473  claims@picinsurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDOUGLASWKLOTCH
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3450 E Fletcher Ave, Ste 260
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33613Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
131118$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME55312Otorhinolaryngology - Minor Surgery 

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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
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL100128
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/5/200112/22/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Ethmoid Maxillary Sinusitis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A 9/05/03 ethmoidectomy and sphenoidotomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
This case involved an allegation from a 61 year old married female patient that our insured inappropriately performed the 9/5/03 ethmoidectomy and sphenoidotomy which resulted in a CSF leak, a subsequent surgical repair, a loss of smell and taste.
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
4/5/2004CA0403301
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough8/1/2005
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
8/1/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$175,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$53,581
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,878
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$175,000
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 has been consulted by defense counsel and claims management regarding the alleged issues in this matter.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 06-02446

Indemnity Paid: $175,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200951957
Claim Number :33282-01
Date Submitted :1/6/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDouglas Klotch
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3450 East Fletcher Ave, Ste 260
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33613Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
72900$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME55312Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology80159

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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
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL100128
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/20/200310/20/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was involved in a MVA with multiple injuries to include severe chest injury requiring intubation and tracheostomy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to follow proper protocol in removal of tracheostomy tube, resulting in severe airway distress.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to recognize and treat severe airway distress after removal of tube.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/5/200606-02446
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough12/16/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Tampa General Hospital
University of South FL Board of Trustees
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
12/16/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$175,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$30,858
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$42,104
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$175,000
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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