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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. GUSTAVO LEON, MD
7481 SW 56TH ST
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Court Case # 12-45743 CA 31

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201469382
Claim Number :25513-1
Date Submitted :1/10/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LANCET INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
26-1479165 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualChristopher  Teter
Street Address
2810 West St. Isabel Street Suite 100
CityStateZip
TampaFL33602
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 290 - 8282265 cteter@lancetindemnity.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGustavo Leon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed351 NW Lejeune Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33126Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
LR091007000481$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME29633Surgery - General 

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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
Other Hospital/InstitutionMetropolitan Hospital of Miami
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/12/201210/3/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Claimant was admitted for cellulitis and would found non responsive on the floor that resulted in a permanent vegetative state.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No procedure was performed prior to finding the claimant unresponsive.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Permanent vegetative state.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/15/201312-45743 CA 31
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade12/10/2013
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
12/10/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$80,000
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$250,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurer is unaware of any.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-36969CA22

Indemnity Paid: $235,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201368988
Claim Number :23101-1
Date Submitted :11/21/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LANCET INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
26-1479165 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualChristopher  Teter
Street Address
2810 West St. Isabel Street Suite 100
CityStateZip
TampaFL33602
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 290 - 8282265 cteter@lancetindemnity.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGustavo Leon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed351 NW Lejeune Road Suite 103
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33126Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
LR091007000481$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME29633Physicians or Surgeons - Major Surgery.NOC classification. 

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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
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL AND CLINICS100079
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/4/20115/29/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Claimant had an infected gallbladder that was operated on and ultimately led to a hepaticojejunostomy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Severed bile duct.
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
9/12/201212-36969CA22
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade11/13/2013
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
11/13/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$235,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$21,534
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$235,000$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Unknown to insurer.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 02-29582 CA04

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200433704
Claim Number :83-008356
Date Submitted :12/9/2004
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-2575892 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHeidi Tam
Street Address
4601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100
CityStateZip
Los AngelesCA90010
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(323) 930 - 7078  heidi.tam@farmersinsurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGustavoGLeon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7481 SW 56TH ST
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MIAMIFL33155Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
011808850 0000$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME29633Physicians or Surgeons - Major Surgery - In Active US Military Service 

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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
LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL100181
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/23/20007/16/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cardiac arrest
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Dr. Leon was called to the ER to see a 72 year old male admitted to Larkin Hospital with a diagnosis of small bowel obstruction.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Dr. Leon felt the test showed the obstruction had resolved and the patient was not strong to survive surgery.He intended to wait until Monday to do exploritory surgery, but the patient died prior to that from a cardiac arrest.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient had end stage pulmonary and cardiac problems.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/20/200202-29582 CA04
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade12/2/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Larkin Community Hospital
Vento, Omar A
Suarez, Manuel
Rey, Jose R
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
OtherOther
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/6/2004
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$200,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$21,350
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,150
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$200,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$10,000$5,954
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$24,000$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
None.THe insured is not provided with risk management services.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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