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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. HUGO FERRARA, MD
7150 W. 20th Ave. Suite 615
US

Court Case # 12-35440CA21

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472755
Claim Number : 22599-1
Date Submitted : 11/21/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LANCET INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
26-1479165  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Christopher   Teter
Street Address
2810 West St. Isabel Street Suite 100
City State Zip
Tampa FL 33602
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(813) 290 - 8282 265   cteter@lancetindemnity.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHugo Ferrara
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7150 W. 20th Ave. Suite 615
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HialeahFL33016Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
LI091195001049$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME52907Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

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
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL100187
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Labor and Delivery Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/20/20114/16/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Erbs palsy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A vaginal delivery was performed but not by the subject of this report. Rather, the only involvement the subject of this report had was limited prenatal care.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
A brachial plexus injury resulting in an erbs palsy.
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
9/14/201212-35440CA21
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade10/22/2014
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
10/22/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$100,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$113,000
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$100,000$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurer is unsure of what steps have been taken.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 14-9621CA01

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472759
Claim Number : 30693-1
Date Submitted : 11/21/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LANCET INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
26-1479165  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Christopher   Teter
Street Address
2810 West St. Isabel Street Suite 100
City State Zip
Tampa FL 33602
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(813) 290 - 8282 265   cteter@lancetindemnity.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHugo Ferrara
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7150 W. 20th Ave. Suite 615
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HialeahFL33016Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
LR091195001049$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME52907Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST111527
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherEmergency Room
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/26/201312/18/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient sought treatment for a possible ectopic pregnancy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to render treatment of a possible ectopic pregnancy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy that ultimately ruptured.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged pain and suffering and surgery that resulted in a loss of a fallopian tube.
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
4/11/201414-9621CA01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade10/14/2014
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
10/14/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$100,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
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$100,000$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurer is unaware of that safety precautions have been taken.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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