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Dr. EDWARD C LIN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. EDWARD C LIN, MD
580 W. Eighth Street
US

Court Case # 2014CA-2463

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092153
Claim Number : 202008904
Date Submitted : 4/7/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-0490411  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Edward C Lin
Street Address
1156 Wilde Dr
City State Zip
Celebration FL 34747
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(734) 512 - 9303     linedwrd@hotmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEdwardCLin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1156 Wilde Dr
CityStateZip CodeCounty
CelebrationFL34747Osceola
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ1064385823-8$1$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS11547Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery2775

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Locationbaseball game
Name of InstitutionCode
LEESBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER100084
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/22/201212/24/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
bilateral sciatica pain
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
1. 60 mg IM ketorolac 2. follow up with outpatient MRI scheduled on 8-22-12 ordered by pt's chiropractor Etheredge.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Mr. Smith was concerned for caudal equina syndrome. At the time of examination, Mr Smith has intact rectal tone and perianal sensation. He was able to dorsiflex and plantarflex, ambulate well on his foot, heel and toes. PT does not present with acute caudal equina syndrome at the time of my examination, and is stable to be discharged for outpatient MRI, ordered by outpatient chiropractor Etheredge.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff attorney argued that emergency physician should follow up the MRI report, ordered by outpatient chiropractor Etheredge, So the patient can have timely surgery. The neurosurgeon saw the patient on 8-24-12, and was not impressed that patient had caudal equina syndrome, either. He later operated on the patient. However, after neurosurgeon's operation, patient developed fecal incontinence, and require manual fecal disimpaction and self catherization
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
12/24/20142014CA-2463
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake2/10/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hill, Michael G
Schaan, Mandy M
Shaikh, kashif S
Phoenix Physicians, LLC
Leesburg regional medical center
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
2/27/2020
 
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$20,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,000
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$182,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$40,000$0
Wage Loss$5,000$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
case was settled without medical liability to avoid a sympathy verdict. The patient did not meet the clinical criteria for caudal equina, and stat MRI was already scheduled. No additional step needed necessary.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 21952615

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092338
Claim Number : PP-13-272118
Date Submitted : 4/27/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-0490411  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kathy A Stockton
Street Address
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500
City State Zip
Houston TX 77027
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 2404   (713) 461 - 8130 kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEDWARD LIN
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed110 LONGWOOD AVE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ROCKLEDGEFL32955Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ1064385823-8$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS11547Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
LEESBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER100084
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherER
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/22/20127/17/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
BACK PAIN
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
SEEN IN ER
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
ALLEGED FAILURE TO TREAT BACK PAIN
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/24/201421952615
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake4/27/2020
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
2/27/2020
 
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$76,022
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$46,482
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.

 

Court Case # 2016CA002860

Indemnity Paid: $75,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091545
Claim Number : 00037959
Date Submitted : 2/19/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Univ of FL JHMHC Self-Insurance Program Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-600205  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kristin   Belyew
Street Address
PO BOX 112735
City State Zip
Gainesville FL 32611
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(352) 273 - 7232   (352) 273 - 5424 belyewK@ufl.edu
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEdwardCLin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer580 W. Eighth Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32209Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
UFBOT14J$300,000*NR
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS11547Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/11/20143/3/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right testicle pain and swelling
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Antibiotics, discharge from ED, referral to community urologist
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Right side acute epididymitis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Right testicular torsion with infarction, orchiectomy
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
8/24/20162016CA002860
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk3/25/2019
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
3/15/2019
 
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$8,946
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$15,011
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
Assessment of treatment with physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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