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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. HUGO G GARCIA, MD
9193 Sunset Dr., Ste 210
US

Court Case # 2015-0146700-CA-01

Indemnity Paid: $199,999.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201677084
Claim Number : 197100
Date Submitted : 7/28/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHugoGGarcia
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed9193 SW 72nd St, Suite 210
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33173Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP63272$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME30623Cardiovascular Disease - No Surgery 

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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/7/20138/14/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Routine Cardiology Care - follow up for cardiac conditions
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Medical Clearance for Colonoscopy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
71 YOF alleges she suffered an embolic stroke resulting from failure to provide bridging anticoagulation therapy when Coumadin was held prior to colonoscopy
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
6/19/20152015-0146700-CA-01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade2/8/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Sunset Cardiology PL
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
2/8/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$199,999
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$39,456
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$13,103
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$199,999
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:4/6/2016 11:24:34 AM
Reason for Change:Updating ALAE
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid07755
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel038171
 
Date of Change:5/6/2016 10:54:42 AM
Reason for Change:Updated non economic loss information.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid77557955
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3817139283
 
Date of Change:5/12/2016 4:05:17 PM
Reason for Change:updated non economic loss information.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person Total Non-Economic Loss0199999
 
Date of Change:7/13/2016 4:53:10 PM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE amounts
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid795512867
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3928339345
 
Date of Change:12/29/2016 10:28:19 AM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3934539456
 
Date of Change:7/28/2017 11:40:52 AM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid1286713103

 

 

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Court Case # 02-02364 CA11

Indemnity Paid: $60,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200951927
Claim Number :24772-01
Date Submitted :1/2/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHugo Garcia
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed9193 Sunset Dr., Ste 210
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33173Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
20851$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME30623Cardiovascular Disease - No Surgery80255

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
COLUMBIA KENDALL MEDICAL CENTER100209
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/8/20009/25/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Angina, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
None.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/31/200202-02364 CA11
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade12/9/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Lamelas, M.D., Joseph
Williams, M.D., Roy
Galvez, M.D., Roger
Almanza, M.D., Orlando
Diego, M.D., Joaquin
Pastoriza, M.D., Jorge
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
12/9/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$60,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$44,085
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$32,025
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$60,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$102,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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