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Dr. GLORIA A OSPINA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. GLORIA A OSPINA, MD
147 Alhambra Circle, Ste# 111
US

Court Case # 12-11632 CA 20

Indemnity Paid: $147,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576188
Claim Number : 0003017104
Date Submitted : 10/27/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-1479095  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Clayton   Melton
Street Address
14643 Dallas Parkway
City State Zip
Dallas TX 75024
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(972) 663 - 3272     clayton.melton@xlcatlin.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGloriaAOspina
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1806 Ponce De Leon Suite 3401
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Coral GablesFL33134Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DCG9520049$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN13144Dentists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationGables Perfect Smile
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherDentist office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/18/20067/18/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Dr. Ospina employed the Nobel Guide technique in providing Patient with eight (8) implants.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Dr, Ospina employed six (6) of the Eight (8)implants to support Patient's upper dental prothesis
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleges the treatment caused a reduction of twenty-five (25%) percent bone support and retention strength. Patient contends Dr. Ospina improperly fabricated a bar to connect the six (6) implants. The treatment provided led to soft tissue inflammation and loss of bone surrounding the implants. Patient further alleged fractured restorations, pain, discomfort, dysfunction and inabilty to eat.
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
3/23/201212-11632 CA 20
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade8/24/2015
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
9/29/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$147,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$250,884
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
Discussed with Insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 08-58868CA20

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201057705
Claim Number :199-026611
Date Submitted :6/23/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF PITTSBURGH, PAPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-0687550 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJohnCMak
Street Address
101 Hudson St 28th Fl
CityStateZip
Jersey CityNJ07302
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(201) 631 - 7749  JohnC.Mak@chartisinsurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGloria Ospina
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed147 Alhambra Circle, Ste# 111
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Coral GablesFL33134Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
457788$500,000$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN13144Dentists 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherDentist's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/5/20067/31/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Loose bridge
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Bone graft to replace loose bridge
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Claimant alleges that during a bone grafting procedure, she sustained irreversible nerve damage to the inferior alveolar nerve
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/25/200808-58868CA20
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade2/22/2010
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$58,539
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
none
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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