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Dr. GHASSAN T HAMADY, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. GHASSAN T HAMADY, MD
7150 W 20TH AVE
US

Court Case # 01-20082 ca

Indemnity Paid: $55,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200640168
Claim Number :551 01 764296
Date Submitted :4/6/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-2259886 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRuby Thompson
Street Address
33 West Monroe
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60603
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 456 - 5227 (312) 577 - 9507rthomps2@ffic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGHASSANTHAMADY
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7150 W 20TH AVE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HIALEAHFL33016Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DPP 1300253$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME41672Surgery - Urological 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL100187
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/9/199912/5/2000
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Varicosities
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient presented with varicosities and a varicocele in his testicle. Patient wanted the varicocele removed for cosmetic purposes only.Insured advised that he could get a hernia.Patient signed consent and waviers.Patient claims doctor did not properly separate the blood vessels during the surgery.
Diagnostic Code :250
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleges the improper separation of blood vessels cut off the blood supply to his left testicle causing injury/atrophy.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/2/200201-20082 ca
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade4/1/2005
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 at mediation
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/1/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$55,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$24,566
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,244
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$40,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$15,000$0
Wage Loss$0$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 # 01-31222CA08

Indemnity Paid: $7,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200641551
Claim Number :551 01 764295
Date Submitted :7/10/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-2259886 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRuby Thompson
Street Address
33 West Monroe
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60603
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 456 - 5227 (312) 577 - 9507rthomps2@ffic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGhassanTHamady
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7150 West 20th Avenue, Suite 209
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HialeahFL33016Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DPP 1300624$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME41672Surgery - Urological 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
DEERING HOSPITAL100208
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/25/19999/13/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Hematuria in bladder area
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Urology consult while patient was hospitalized after auto accident
Diagnostic Code :010
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
alleged failure to diagnose hematuria resulting in frequent urination and abdominal pain.
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
12/28/200101-31222CA08
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade7/3/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Deering Hospital
Kobayashi, Thomas K
Whittwell, Augusto E
CAS Medical Centers
Lopez-Alvar, Alexander
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-dismissed
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/3/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$7,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$32,797
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$800
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$7,500$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
None
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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