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Dr. ESTEBAN A RUIZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ESTEBAN A RUIZ, MD
8813 River Crossing Boulevard
US

Court Case # 2017-CA-001124

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884375
Claim Number : 351174
Date Submitted : 2/20/2018
 
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
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEstebanARuiz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed13910 Fivay Road, Suite 15
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HudsonFL34667Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
118630$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME53805Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityBayonet Point Hospital
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYONET POINT SURGERY & ENDOSCOPY CENTER14960565
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/28/20151/9/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Leg infection and swelling.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured treated patient's leg with antibiotics and called in an Infectious disease specialist. He was discharged home to care of RN daughter. Patient worsened and returned to different hospital with gangrenous toes. Required lower leg amputation.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Above knee amputation of left leg secondary to Popliteal breakdown from infection.
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
5/26/20172017-CA-001124
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco2/7/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bayonet Point Hospital
Sundaresh, MD, Koravangala
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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/7/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$32,008
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$11,340
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 09-21677CI

Indemnity Paid: $70,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201265328
Claim Number :138882
Date Submitted :11/9/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORDPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
06-0464510 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTeresa Ross
Street Address
One Park Plaza P.O. Box 555
CityStateZip
NashvilleTN37202
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 344 - 5804  Teresa.Ross@HCAHealthcare.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualESTEBAN RUIZ
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8813 River Crossing Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
New Port RicheyFL34652Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ1087749424$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME53805Internal Medicine - No Surgery01

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/4/20088/6/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Urinary tract infection, congestive heart failure, pelvic fracture.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was admitted to Orchard Ridge Nursing & Rehab following discharge from Bayfront Medical Center. Patient was hospitalized at Bayfront Medical Center from 12/17/07 to 1/4/08. While at Bayfront Medical Center he underwent an ORIF of the acetabulum due to a fractured pelvis on 12/26/07. During his short stay at Orchard Ridge from 7pm on 1/4/08 until 1pm on 1/6/08 he developed pulmonary congestion. His blood work revealed a blood sugar of 27, a sodium level of 117 & white blood cell count of 14,000, & physician had patient admitted to Morton Plant North Bay Hospital through ER on 1/6/08. At the time of his admission to Morton Plant North Bay he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection & pelvic fracture; however, this condition quickly deteriorated, & he developed septicemia, acute respiratory failure, requiring a ventilator & acute renal failure. Despite multiple consults, patient's medical condition continued to deteriorate while on the ventilator & on 1/20/08, he went into cardio-pulmonary arrest & expired. According to the death certificate the cause of death was end-stage congestive heart failure due to acute adult respiratory distress syndrome & probably bilateral bronchial pneumonia.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/14/200909-21677CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas10/19/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Epstein, M.D., Steven G
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
10/10/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$70,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$151,476
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$35,353
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$20,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$50,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Review of policies and procedures.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 51-2001-CA-007134

Indemnity Paid: $57,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200533893
Claim Number :01-0247
Date Submitted :1/6/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CLARENDON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
52-0266645 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNancy  Thomas
Street Address
2000 West Sam Houston Parkway South, 19th Floor; One Briarlake Plaza
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77042-361
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 8868 (713) 461 - 8130nancy_thomas@ajg.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualESTEBAN RUIZ
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8813 River Crossing Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
New Port RicheyFL34655Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CMP0010864$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME53805Internal Medicine - No Surgery80284

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityRehab facility
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherRehab facility
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/4/19998/30/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Knee infection after stepping on nail, about one year post knee surgery. Prior to original knee surgery, the patient had been diagnosed with blood clots.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Infection was debrided and irrigated.The patient was then sent to rehab for 6 weeks of IV antibiotic therapy and physical therapy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
NA
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to prematurely discharge from facility after only 3 days, resulting in DVT, eventual death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/14/200251-2001-CA-007134
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco12/30/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Yanuck, M.D., Michael
Morton Plant Mease Primary Care
Shim, M.D., John
Hanff, M.D., P.A., Henry W
Harborside Healthcare Gulf Coast
Acevedo, M.D., Pablo
Pablo Acevedo, MD, PA
Ruiz, M.D., EstebanA
Esteban R. Ruiz, MD, PA
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
11/5/2004
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$57,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$31,417
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$11,561
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
Physician was on vacation while this patient was at Harborside and therefore, did not see the patient.He did have oncall back up.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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