Dr. EDWIN M SALAMANCA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. EDWIN M SALAMANCA, MD

221 NORTH BLVD, WEST

DAVENPORT, FL

33837

Polk

Court Case # 2004 CA-513

Indemnity Paid: $370,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M200953605
Claim Number :	502217
Date Submitted :	5/7/2009

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
95-3014772
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Josie			Maldonado
Street Address
13450 West Sunrise Blvd., Suite 160
City				State	Zip
Sunrise				FL	33323
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(954) 858 - 0202		(866) 636 - 5421	JMaldonado@thedoctors.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Edwin		M	Salamanca
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2221 North Blvd. West
City		State	Zip Code	County
Davenport		FL	33837	Osceola
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
55609		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME64330		Gynecology - Minor Surgery

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Polk
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility
Name of Institution		Code
HEART OF FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER		100137
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Labor and Delivery Room
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
9/11/2002		9/13/2002

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Stillbirth of Twin B folowing alleged mismanagement of delivery
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Labor evaluation
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stillbirth of Twin B
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
2/17/2004			2004 CA-513
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Polk			5/5/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Heart of Florida REgional Med Center
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/5/2009

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$370,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$99,527

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$370,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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.

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

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Court Case # 2018-CA003538-0000-0

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201989460
Claim Number :	371194
Date Submitted :	7/30/2019

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
95-3014772
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Kelly			Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32258
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038			kandrews@thedoctors.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Edwin		M	Salamanca
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2221 North Blvd. West
City		State	Zip Code	County
Davenport		FL	33837	Polk
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
359558		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME64330		Gynecology - Minor Surgery

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Polk
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility
Name of Institution		Code
HEART OF FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER		100137
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
7/17/2017		6/18/2018

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient received pre-natal medical care by the insured and two other practitioners of the practice. She ad a mass in the groin area which was evaluated.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient delivered her baby without complication.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient is deceased.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/6/2018			2018-CA003538-0000-0
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Polk			7/19/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Heart of Florida OB/GYN Associates, PA Bailey, CNM, Glenda Alkass, MD, Mark
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 Decision			Other
Other			Dismissed
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/19/2019

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

$4,859

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$4,993

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

Court Case # 532004CA0038888

Indemnity Paid: $165,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M200848215
Claim Number :	0900355
Date Submitted :	1/11/2008

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	Karina		L	Dobberstein
Street Address
5814 Reed Rd
City				State	Zip
Fort Wayne				IN	46835
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0490		(260) 486 - 0808	karina.dobberstein@medpro.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	EDWIN		M	SALAMANCA
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		221 NORTH BLVD, WEST
City		State	Zip Code	County
DAVENPORT		FL	33837	Polk
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
FL003796		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME64330		Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Polk
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
2/6/2003		10/1/2004

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
PREGNANCY
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
PRENATAL CARE
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
RUPTURED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY ALLEDEDLY RENDERING PLAINTIFF STERILE
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
10/1/2004			532004CA0038888
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Polk			7/1/2005
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/7/2005

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$165,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$4,990

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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

No updates found.

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Court Case # 07 CA 500

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M200953266
Claim Number :	100-104-495
Date Submitted :	4/15/2009

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
CARE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
52-2395338
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	David			Prisco
Street Address
285 Cozzins Street
City				State	Zip
Columbus				OH	43215
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(614) 220 - 9228	9228	(614) 224 - 0732	david.prisco@avalonclaims.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Edwin		M	Salamanca
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2221 North Blvd. West
City		State	Zip Code	County
Davenport		FL	33837	Polk
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
PPLR090604700068		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME64330		Gynecology - Minor Surgery

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Polk
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility
Name of Institution		Code
HEART OF FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER		100137
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Labor and Delivery Room
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
1/12/2005		9/25/2006

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Delivery of infant with variable deceleration.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
C-section performed to deliver inphant.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Delay in reacting to variable deceleration.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Infant sustained cerebral palsy and quadriplegia.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/6/2006			07 CA 500
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Polk			4/18/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Center, Heart of Florida Regional Med
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/18/2008

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$150,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$25,000

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$150,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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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