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Dr. EUGENE A MURPHY, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. EUGENE A MURPHY, MD
620 10TH STREET N.
US

Court Case # 18-004607-CI-20

Indemnity Paid: $325,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988231
Claim Number : 9941.258
Date Submitted : 3/20/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUST Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6599936  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Andrew L Wallace
Street Address
341 3rd Street S
City State Zip
St. Petersburg FL 33701
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 822 - 4600   (727) 822 - 4665 awallacespmt@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEugeneAMurphy
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed620 10th Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33705Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47097-18$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70995Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL100067
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/27/20163/15/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Thyroid mass.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Total thyroidectomy and central neck dissection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Vocal chord paralysis.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/12/201818-004607-CI-20
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas2/14/2019
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
OtherSettled by parties
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/14/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$325,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$33,382
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$240,000$0
Wage Loss$50,000$175,000
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Based on physician and expert review, combined with this being a recognized complication, none deemed to be necessary.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 17-006881-CI

Indemnity Paid: $87,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201990420
Claim Number : 9941.249
Date Submitted : 10/29/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUST Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6599936  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Andrew L Wallace
Street Address
2727 16th Street N
City State Zip
St. Petersburg FL 33704
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 822 - 4600   (727) 822 - 4665 awallacespmt@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEugeneAMurphy
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed620 10th Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33705Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47097$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70995Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL100067
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/2/20157/26/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Severe multi-vessel coronary artery disease.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Causation in dispute. Claimed relation to aortobifemoral bypass.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Potential delayed post-operative complication.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/17/201717-006881-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas10/4/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Rovin, M.D., Joshua D
Carpenter, D.O., Thomas
BayCare Medical Group, Inc.
SC Physicians, LLC
Village Family Practice
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
10/4/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$87,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$83,691
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$235,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Based on review by both involved surgeons and expert review, none deemed necessary.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 15-000714-CI

Indemnity Paid: $70,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988964
Claim Number : 9941.188
Date Submitted : 6/5/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUST Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6599936  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Andrew L Wallace
Street Address
2727 16th Street N
City State Zip
St. Petersburg FL 33704
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 822 - 4600   (727) 822 - 4665 awallacespmt@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEugeneAMurphy
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed620 10th Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33705Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47097-13$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70995Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
SUNCOAST MEDICAL CLINIC233
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/16/20129/9/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Severe peripheral arterial disease with lower extremity ischemia in elderly diabetic patient.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Multi-surgeries, necessitated by severe disease, led to claimed injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Above the knee amputation.
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
2/2/201515-000714-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas5/28/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Narayan, M.D., Aurindom
Aurindom Narayan, M.D., P.A.
St. Anthony's Hospital, Inc.
SC Physicians, LLC d/b/a Suncoast Medical Clinic
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
5/28/2019
 
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$58,927
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$60,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Based on Dr. Murphy's and a Board-Certified expert witness review, none deemed necessary.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201573269
Claim Number : 9941.178
Date Submitted : 1/21/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUST Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6599936  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Andrew L Wallace
Street Address
341 3rd Street S
City State Zip
St. Petersburg FL 33701
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 822 - 4600   (727) 822 - 4665 awallacespmt@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEugeneAMurphy
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed620 10TH STREET N.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33705Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47097-13$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70995Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL100067
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/9/20122/19/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Infected peritoneal dialysis catheter and empyema of gall bladder.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and removal of infected PD Catheter.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Presumed broken portion of PD Catheter was discovered in chronic abdominal wound.
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
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR12/11/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/11/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$17,985
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$45,000
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$10,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Based on physician and expert review, this event is not likely to occur in the future.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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