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Dr. FRANCIS J DUCOIN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. FRANCIS J DUCOIN, MD
808 SE Ocean Blvd.
US

Court Case # 15-936CA

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201780955
Claim Number : 7011688
Date Submitted : 1/26/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-4159841  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Janet L Meyer
Street Address
6133 North River Road, Suite 650
City State Zip
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(847) 653 - 8823   (847) 653 - 8485 janet.meyer@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFrancisJDucoin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed808 SE Ocean Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
StuartFL34994Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32135$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN9594Dentists 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FMartin
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/8/20144/16/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to the insured seeking cosmetic restoration of her teeth due to tetracycline damage.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured provided lumineers and crowns in the process of restoring the patient's teeth.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged lumineers were unsuitable and effected occlusion, which caused decay and perios inflammation as well as TMJ pain.
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
8/14/201515-936CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Martin1/25/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment notwithstanding the verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/29/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$100,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$23,713
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$53,609
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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