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Dr. ERIN E CODY, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ERIN E CODY, MD
3228 Gun Club Road
US

Court Case # 02-61356-CIV-MARRA

Indemnity Paid: $397,917.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200432966
Claim Number :0566XM2217-09T014
Date Submitted :9/28/2004
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYExcess
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
41-0406690 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPatriceAKane
Street Address
3230 West Commercial Blvd., #390
CityStateZip
Ft. LauderdaleFL33309
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 677 - 33243324(954) 735 - 9028Pat.Kane@stpaul.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualERINECODY
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3228 Gun Club Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
West Palm BeachFL33406Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0566XM2217$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67615Internal Medicine - No Surgery01

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Prison 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherJail Clinic
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/1/200011/26/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy resulting in ruptured fallopian tube.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
39-yr. old female arrested after being found loitering in known drug area. Initial medical screening at jail revealed no physical or mental issues. She had been seen by a physicianh 1 month prior to arrest while being hospitalized for drug and alcohol abuse. On 05/06/00 she complained of extreme pain in abdomen. She had had no bowel movement for 3 days. On examination, she had no palpable masses found & bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants. Continued to complain of pain and was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease and menses. Next day she reported improvement. Was released on 05/26/00 to a rehab center.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Upon arrival at center, she was sent immediately to hospital where a pelvic exam was done with diagnosis of possible ectopic pregnancy. Within 4 hours of arrival, she was taken to surgery & final diagnosis was ruptured left ectopic pregnancy. Pathology on left tube and ovary showed no signs of placental villi, which are required to make a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Dischared 3 days following surgery.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy resulting in removal of left fallopian tube and ovary, depression, pain & suffering and reduced chance of future pregnancy.
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 SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/26/200102-61356-CIV-MARRA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade8/27/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Broward County Sheriff's Office
EMSA Correctional Care Inc.
Cody, Erin E
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
During appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Summary judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/27/2004
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$397,917
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,375
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$27,082
Deductible$27,082
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
None known
 
Updates
 
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