Dr. FLORENCE R FRUEHAN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. FLORENCE R FRUEHAN, MD

9 Pine Cone Dr., Suite 102

Palm Coast, FL

32137

Flagler

Court Case # 2012 CA 001551

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201782140
Claim Number :	FP4319801
Date Submitted :	5/19/2017

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
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	FLORENCE		R	FRUEHAN
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		9 Pine Cone Drive, Suite 102
City		State	Zip Code	County
Palm Coast		FL	32137	Flagler
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
FP-IN023488		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS5359		Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No 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
			M	Volusia
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
Other		Physician's Office
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
5/22/2010		6/6/2012

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was treated for hypertension, anxiety and high cholesterol.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
None. The patient was treated conservatively.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
It is alleged that the insured failed to perform cardiovascular evaluation in response to patient's complaints.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
12/4/2012			2012 CA 001551
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Flagler			5/10/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Palm Harbor Family Practice and Walk In Clininc Coleman, MD, Andrew Florida Hospital -Flarler Diaz, MD, Larry
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			Case Settled
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/10/2017

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

$118,497

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$48,547

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.

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Court Case # Pre-Suit 2-11-2020

Indemnity Paid: $125,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M202092455
Claim Number :	375612F
Date Submitted :	5/15/2020

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	Dawn			Owens
Street Address
12724 GRAN BAY PKWY W, Suite 400
City				State	Zip
JACKSONVILLE				FL	32258
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3044			dowens@thedoctors.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Florence		R	Fruehan
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		9 Pine Cone Dr, Suite 102
City		State	Zip Code	County
Palm Coast		FL	32137	Flagler
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
0913835		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS5359		Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No 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
			M	Flagler
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
3/19/2018		10/4/2018

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented for episode of brief unconsciousness and referred to a specialist. Subsequent appointment seen for light headedness, shortness of breath, jaw pain, and teeth clenching
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
On 03/19/18, the patient presented to Palm Coast Urgent Care and was seen by Florence R. Fruehan DO with complaints that he fell unconscious for a few seconds at home on 03/16/18. He had been regularly takingLisinopril 10 QD, Metformin 500 QID, and a multivitamin. His EKG showed a sinus rhythm with QRS (R) contour abnormality consistent with an old inferior infarct. Dr. Fruehan referred Mr. Starr for a cardiologyconsultation related to his abnormal EKG and syncope. He also ordered a Holter Monitor for cardiology to interpret.On 03/21/18, the patient saw Specialist for a cardiology work-up of his abnormal ECG and syncope. The specialist evaluated the patient who administered an exercise stress test that was interpreted as `normal.'On 03/26/18, the patient presented to Palm Coast Urgent Care again and was seen by PA with complaints of lightheadedness, shortness of breath, jaw pain, teeth clenching for 10-20 minutes - then resolved on its own. The diagnosis was "angina symptoms and abscess." PA noted that the patient had a negative stress test last week per patient. PA noted to followÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â¿up with cardiology.A standard of care expert opined that Dr. Fruehan appropriately referred the patient to a specialist and advised to go to Hospital if symptoms persisted.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Allegation of failure to diagnose and treat acute coronary failure resulting in death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
2/11/2020			Pre-Suit 2-11-2020
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Flagler			4/21/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Kurian, Kizhake AdventHealth Medical Group
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/21/2020

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$125,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

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

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

Court Case # 2009-CA-001406

Indemnity Paid: $62,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201264489
Claim Number :	36224-01
Date Submitted :	8/8/2012

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Florence			Fruehan
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		9 Pine Cone Dr., Suite 102
City		State	Zip Code	County
Palm Coast		FL	32137	Flagler
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
23488		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS5359		Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery		80239

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Flagler
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
3/20/2007		10/3/2007

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented for employment physical and clearance.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to notify patient of CT results.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to advise patient of a mass on her lung.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
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
8/5/2009			2009-CA-001406
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Flagler			7/20/2012
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
7/20/2012

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$62,500

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$29,907

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$1,942

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$62,500

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. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201885014
Claim Number :	357219
Date Submitted :	4/12/2018

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
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	Florence		R	Fruehan
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		9 Pine Cone Drive Suite 102
City		State	Zip Code	County
Palm Coast		FL	32137	Flagler
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
913835		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
OS5359		Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No 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
			M	Flagler
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
Other		Physician's Office
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
12/18/2015		6/14/2017

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient sought treatment for vomiting. The final diagnosis was Nephrotic Syndrome.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
There was none.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose Nephrotic Syndrome.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
			*NR
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
*NR			4/4/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim

Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Dropped before Action Filed
Court Decision			Other
Other			Case dropped - patient did not pursue.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$7,411

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$536

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.

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

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