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Dr. GABRIEL GONZALES-PORTILLO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. GABRIEL GONZALES-PORTILLO, MD
4902 Eisenhower Blvd
US

Court Case # 15-007270-CI

Indemnity Paid: $139,115.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201679428
Claim Number : 2013-08-221-047
Date Submitted : 8/12/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Lexington Insurace Company Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-114949  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Jessica   Hayden
Street Address
2985 Drew Street
City State Zip
Clearwater FL 33764
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 519 - 1268     jessica.hayden@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGabriel Gonzales-Portillo
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer4902 Eisenhower Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33634Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
112-31-714$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME93271Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/13/201311/26/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient with history of cervicothoracic laminectomy and meningioma resection in 2005, and C4-C5, C5-6 ACDF in 2010 presented with neck, face, ear jaw pain as well as left arm pain. MRI reveals C3-4 herniated disc towards the left side, fusion C4-5 and C5-6 and second herniated disc at C6 - C7. Patient failed extensive conservative treatment for more than 6 months.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with stand alone cage to correct C3-C4 herniated disc.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff alleges permanent left lower lip paralysis due to a peripheral nerve injury occurring during surgery. Plaintiff alleged that Dr. Gonzales-Portillo applied excessive force on a retractor during his surgery, causing damage to a branch of the Plaintiff's cranial nerve. A definitive cause of plaintiff's injury has never been determined. Expert's for Dr. Gonzales-Portillo are supportive in care provided, and point out that the retractor could not be located in such a way as to impinge on the mandibular branch of the seventh cranial nerve.Settlement was entered into on behalf of Dr. Gonzales-Portillo to resolve this disputed liability matter. We do not feel that Dr. Gonzales-Portillo deviated from the standard of care in any way.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/18/201615-007270-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough7/11/2016
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
7/12/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$139,115
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$200,000
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$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Any risk issue have been/will be addressed.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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