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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ELVIS GRANDIC, MD
2828 Seacrest Blvd
US

Court Case # 502014CA010366

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782830
Claim Number : F14-0084-C-11
Date Submitted : 8/15/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dionysia   Lawson
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2013   (415) 735 - 2097 dlawson@norcalmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualElvis Grandic
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2828 Seacrest Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Boynton BeachFL33435Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG000648$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME102652Surgery - Orthopedic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityOrthopaedic Surgery Associates
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/29/20111/22/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Total hip replacement
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Total hip replacement
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Excessive leg length discrepancy
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Excessive leg length discrepancy
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
11/6/2014502014CA010366
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach6/12/2017
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
6/12/2017
 
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$46,531
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
Discussed with Risk Management and Insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 50-2016-CA-005815

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885150
Claim Number : F16-0013-A-14
Date Submitted : 4/24/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Richard   Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142   (904) 394 - 7134 rpetersen@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualELVIS GRANDIC
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1401 NW 9th Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Boca RatonFL33486Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG000648$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME102652Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL100002
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/9/20141/14/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The plaintiff was a 71 year old male with a history of neurological issues and bipolar disorder who underwent hip arthroplasty surgery performed by Dr. Elvis Grandic. The surgery was successful and no complications were noted or alleged in the lawsuit. Two days-post operation, while in the hospital, the patient fell while unnattended. The plaintiffs allege that Dr. Grandic failed to monitor the post-operative fall precautions at the hospital. A defense standard of care expert opined that this was not the standard of care practice for an operating surgeon to monitor post-operative fall protection.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The plaintiff was a 71 year old male with a history of neurological issues and bipolar disorder who underwent hip arthroplasty surgery performed by Dr. Elvis Grandic. The surgery was successful and no complications were noted or alleged in the lawsuit. Two days-post operation, while in the hospital, the patient fell while unnattended. The plaintiffs allege that Dr. Grandic failed to monitor the post-operative fall precautions at the hospital. A defense standard of care expert opined that this was not the standard of care practice for an operating surgeon to monitor post-operative fall protection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The plaintiff was a 71 year old male with a history of neurological issues and bipolar disorder who underwent hip arthroplasty surgery performed by Dr. Elvis Grandic. The surgery was successful and no complications were noted or alleged in the lawsuit. Two days-post operation, while in the hospital, the patient fell while unnattended. The plaintiffs allege that Dr. Grandic failed to monitor the post-operative fall precautions at the hospital. A defense standard of care expert opined that this was not the standard of care practice for an operating surgeon to monitor post-operative fall protection.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/13/201650-2016-CA-005815
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach4/4/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bethesda 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
OtherSettled between parties
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/4/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
The facts of the case were discussed with the insured & risk management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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