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Dr. FRED I HOWARD, MD
635 First Street N
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Court Case # 2007 CA-001773

Indemnity Paid: $230,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200851156
Claim Number :2-06-0053A
Date Submitted :10/20/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FLORIDA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INSURANCE EXCHANGEPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
20-0143902 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLinda Collins
Street Address
4655 Salisbury Road, Ste. 110
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32256
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(888) 531 - 1784214(904) 296 - 1245ldcollins@fldic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFREDIHOWARD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed635 First Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
2-GL01000017$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82331Physicians or Surgeons 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/27/20056/26/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented c/o abdominal pain for several months.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Gallbladder surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis made.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Common bile duct injury.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/27/20072007 CA-001773
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk10/10/2008
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/29/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$230,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$192,756
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$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Circumstances of this case have been discussed with the Insured and Risk Management was notified.Risk Management has discussed the case with the Insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 53-2005-CA-001013-00

Indemnity Paid: $212,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746346
Claim Number :CICL04-24
Date Submitted :7/25/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
AA3194161 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJudith Garrette
Street Address
1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2325
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77056
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 235 - 8322  Judith.Garrette@catlin.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFredEHoward
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed250 Lake LuLu Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33884Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
500140$250,000$4,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82331Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN-REGENCY120010
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/12/200211/8/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On 12/12/02 patient underwent back surgery.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
They had to go in through patient's stomach as opposed to her back.For this reason doctor had to do a paramedian incision and the problem with this is the iliac vessels, and including the inferior vena cava, must be repositioned which is accomplished byinserting and expanding retractors.The doctor had difficulty retracting the iliac vessels so he notched the retracter in such a way as to cause trauma to the inferior vena cava and this resulted in a rupture and significant blood loss, he immediately addressed the trauma and sutured the vena cava. Two days after surgery patient's left leg began to swell.
Diagnostic Code :DVT
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Dr Howard examined the patient on 12/16/02 and ordered an inferior vena cava venograph to rule out stenosis.The venograph revealed a filling defect in the distal inferior vena cava on the left side which may have been done due to thrombosus. Patient was heparinized and placed on a regimen of Coumadin and dischardged 12/21/02
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Because a vena cava injury is a known risk and because a deep vein thrombosis is a known consequcne of a vena cava injury. Dr Howard should have suspected and treated the DVT sooner.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/10/200553-2005-CA-001013-00
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk8/31/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/31/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$212,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$55,285
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$124,784$0
Wage Loss$5,569$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Yes
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 2003CA2399

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200533888
Claim Number :B03027006
Date Submitted :1/5/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
TIG INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
94-1517098 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCarrieLCarothers
Street Address
125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 700
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60606
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 267 - 6051  Carrie_Carothers@TigSpecialty.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFREDTHOWARD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed635 First Street N
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HCF 39023467$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82331Surgery - General1

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/13/20023/26/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Gallstones
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic removal of gallstones
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
This does not apply.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Common bile duct was transected during procedure.This recognized complication was recognized and treated by Dr. Howard. A second surgery was performed to repair bile duct.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/5/20032003CA2399
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk11/29/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gessler Clinic, P.A.
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
11/29/2004
 
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$42,000
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$0$0
Wage Loss$8,900$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
none
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 2015-CA-004141

Indemnity Paid: $125,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988922
Claim Number : CLA0404643
Date Submitted : 5/28/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-2301054  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Steven R Carey
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8127   (904) 309 - 8127 scarey@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFRED HOWARD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed635 1st St. North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
726456N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82331Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/2/20137/6/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to undergo a gallbladder removal procedure.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cholecystectomy was performed.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleging a failure to timely recognize and surgically repair a fistula resulting in sepsis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient expired.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/2/20152015-CA-004141
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk3/27/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gessler Clinic, P.A.
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
3/14/2019
 
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$25,915
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$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Circumstances of the case have been discussed with the insured and Risk Management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 2005CA-000700

Indemnity Paid: $112,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746450
Claim Number :MedMal02-318
Date Submitted :8/3/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LLOYD'S, UNDERWRITERS AT, LONDONPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
98-0043838 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJudith Garrette
Street Address
1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2325
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77056
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 235 - 8322 (713) 626 - 7356Judith.Garrette@Catlin.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFredIHoward
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed635 First Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33919Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
400187$250,000$4,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82331Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/12/20048/31/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to ER with 5 day history of back and lower abdominal pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The ER obtained an abdominal CT which revealed an 8cm AAA which was not leaking. The Vascular Surgeon ordered several tests to clear the patient for surgery.
Diagnostic Code :AAA
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to timely perform surgical repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Nurses called Dr Howard as the patient was in severe pain. Dr Howard came to the hospital the morning of 5/14/02 and the patient was stabilized and prepped for rupture repair surgery. unfortunately, Dr Howard was unable to stop the bleeding in the patient's abdomen and retroperitoneum and the patien expired three and a half hours into surgery.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/11/20052005CA-000700
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk5/30/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/30/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$112,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$27,540
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$0$50,000
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
yes
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 03-CA-002408

Indemnity Paid: $75,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746387
Claim Number :MedMal02-130
Date Submitted :7/30/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LLOYD'S, UNDERWRITERS AT, LONDONPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
98-0043838 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJudith Garrette
Street Address
1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2325
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77056
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 235 - 8322 (713) 626 - 7356Judith.Garrette@Catlin.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFredIHoward
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed635 First Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
400474$300,000$4,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82331Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/21/20019/18/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to ER with complaints of a many year history abdominal pain and rectal burning which had become debilating.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent colonoscopy the following day and despite increasing complaints of abdominal pain, she was discharged. Within hours of discharge, she was seen at another ER and diagnosed with a perforated viscus.
Diagnostic Code :abdominal
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Delay in diagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Failure to timely diagnose a perforation of the cecum.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/22/200403-CA-002408
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk9/29/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
9/29/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$75,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$64,013
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$382,723$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
yes
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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