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Dr. EDWARD A SPECTOR, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. EDWARD A SPECTOR, MD
10157 South Federal Highway
US

Court Case # 2015-CA-013722AI

Indemnity Paid: $230,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201678461
Claim Number : 1027894-02
Date Submitted : 8/16/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FLORIDA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE JUA Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-1625412  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn   Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778   (260) 486 - 0782 Lynn.Louthan@MEDPRO.COM
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEDWARDASPECTOR
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2625 SE Stonebriar Way
CityStateZip CodeCounty
StuartFL34997Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL010657$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN8274Dentists - N.O.C. 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPalm Beach
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
1/20/20128/20/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Tooth discomfort
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Crowns and bridges
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to complete comprehensive dental exam at onset of treatment; failure to refer to periodontist; failure to complete root canal work
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Need for additional restorative work
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/10/20152015-CA-013722AI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach5/10/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Royal DDS, Jonothan M
Appearance Implant & Laser Dentistry of Jupiter PA
Sage Dental Group of Jupiter Indiantown PLLC fka Gentle Dent
Sage Dental Group of Stuart PLLC fka Gentle Dental 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
5/9/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$230,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$7,251
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,288
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$130,640
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
 
 
Date of Change:2/16/2017 1:22:55 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 2/16/2017
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel112377251
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid12121288

 

 

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Court Case # 56-2009 CA 009687

Indemnity Paid: $10,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201160886
Claim Number :7004938
Date Submitted :6/27/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-4159841 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualChantilyDSabay
Street Address
6133 N. River Road
CityStateZip
RosemontIL60018
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(847) 653 - 8823 (847) 653 - 8485Chantily.Sabay@Fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEdwardASpector
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed10157 South Federal Highway
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PORT SAINT LUCIEFL34952St. Lucie
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32669$500,000$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN8274Dentists 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FSt. Lucie
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationDENTAL OFFICE
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/5/20084/3/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH UPPER LEFT PAIN. TOOTH #15 WAS INFECTED.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
THE DENTIST EXTRACTED TEETH #15 AND #16.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
THE PATIENT ALLEGED THAT THE DENTIST IMPROPERLY EXTRACTED THE TEETH CAUSING AN ORAL ANTRAL FISTULA, WHICH THE DENTIST UNSUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED.REPAIR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DONE BY AN ORAL SURGEON.
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
10/26/200956-2009 CA 009687
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
St. Lucie6/24/2011
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
6/24/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$10,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$35,185
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,713
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
UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 562011CA000897

Indemnity Paid: $900.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201263593
Claim Number :7006321
Date Submitted :4/19/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-4159841 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJanetLMeyer
Street Address
6133 North River Road Suite 650
CityStateZip
RosemontIL60018
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(847) 653 - 8823 (847) 653 - 8485janet.meyer@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEdwardASpector
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2625 Southeast Stonebriar Way
CityStateZip CodeCounty
StuartFL34997Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32669$500,000$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN8274Dentists 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FSt. Lucie
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
6/5/20095/17/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the insured for an exam. Patient had pain in #11.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured created a treatment plan which included scaling and root planing, root canals, and upper anterior bridge. The insured fabricated and seated a temporary bridge. The patient never presented for cementation of the permanent bridge.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Pateint alleged improper performance of root canals and 5-11 bridge, resulting in the need for additional treatment.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/12/2010562011CA000897
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
St. Lucie2/23/2012
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
4/13/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$900
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$40,446
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,356
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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