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Dr. HUGO J MONTES, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. HUGO J MONTES, MD
951 NW 13th Street, Suite 1C
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $850,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885033
Claim Number : 360870
Date Submitted : 4/13/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHugoJMontes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11375 Cortez Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BrooksvilleFL34613Hernando
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
360870$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME81846Radiology - interventional 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FMonroe
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityLower Keys Medical Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/30/20149/22/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Micro calcification's identified in the left breast on prior screening mammogram.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Radio-logic interpretation of diagnostic mammogram.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged misinterpretation of mammogram as being BI RADS III, probably benign.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged progression of ductal carcinoma of the breast.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR4/2/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Fogel, MD, Andrew
Lower Keys Medical Center
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/2/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$850,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$22,114
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$12,795
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 2007 502007CA

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200851516
Claim Number :FL-BRG-03
Date Submitted :11/21/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
APPLIED MEDICO-LEGAL SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
81-0603029 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBarbara Faulkner
Street Address
9229 LBJ Freeway
CityStateZip
DallasTX75234
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(469) 330 - 6355 (972) 739 - 2631bfaulkner@bpmp.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHUGO MONTES
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed951 NW 13th Street, Suite 1C
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Boca RatonFL33486Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
115092$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME81846Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
DELRAY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL100258
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/10/20067/31/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Meningitis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
MRI read as negative.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Missed diagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient admitted to hospital for meningitis and now suffers from neurological deficits.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/14/20072007 502007CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach10/28/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/27/2008
 
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$66,487
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
Hospital to reveiw radiology procedures.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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