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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. HUMBERTO J CALDERA, MD
3450 Lantana Road, Ste. #100
US

Court Case # 2015 CA 003415

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576603
Claim Number : 315787
Date Submitted : 12/18/2015
 
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 AUDRA M FLOYD
Street Address
13450 WEST SUNRISE BLVD
City State Zip
SUNRISE FL 33323
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(877) 320 - 0748 3111 (866) 636 - 5421 afloyd@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHumbertoJCaldera
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3450 Lantana Road, Ste. #100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake WorthFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0496195$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME78029Hematology - 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
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL110006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/2/20132/28/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Status post total knee replacement, complaints of dyspnea and leg pain
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CT scan showed small subsegmental emboli. Patient started on IV Heparin, Coumadin and aspirin. Patient suffered large right-sided intracerebral hemorrhage and underwent emergency craniotomy with decompression and evacuation of large hematoma.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to administer and titrate the appropriate anticoagulant regime resulting in a hemorrhagic stroke.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Hemorrhagic stroke.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/25/20152015 CA 003415
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach10/27/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida United Radiology, LC
Wong, MD, Glenroy P
Bolink, ARNP, Ronal
Dutcher, DO, Steven
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Hossain, MD, Belayet
Intensive Consortium, Inc.
Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
Mufti, MD, Saime
Ortiz-Santiago, MD, Madai
Palm Beach Neurosurgery, LLC
Palms West Hospital
Regalado, MD, Constantino
Seedial, MD, Denzil S
Sequeira, MD, Eduardo J
West Palm Beach Physician Group, Inc.
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
10/27/2015
 
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$60,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # CACE16022806

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988051
Claim Number : 345620
Date Submitted : 3/5/2019
 
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
IndividualHUMBERTO CALDERA
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3450 Lantana Road Suite 100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake WorthFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
496195$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME78029Oncology - 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
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/31/20148/4/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to verify the type of breast cancer (HER2 positive) which allegedly caused a delay in giving Herceptin along with chemotherapy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to dignose breast lesion as HER2 Positive.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Decreased life expectancy.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/23/2017CACE16022806
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward2/14/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Caldera, MD, Humberto
Sterniheim, MD, William L
Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches, PA
Laclaustra, MD, Yvette
Surgical Arts Pavilion, LLC
21st Century Oncology, LLC
Samuel, MD, Thomas A
Cleceland Clininc Florida Heatlh System Non Profit Corporati
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
2/14/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$82,961
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$14,363
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$25,000$200,000
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.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $125,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091829
Claim Number : 378763
Date Submitted : 3/12/2020
 
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 Nicole   Bursley
Street Address
12724 GRAN BAY PKWY W, Suite 400
City State Zip
JACKSONVILLE FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(517) 324 - 6562     Nicole.Bursley@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHumbertoJCaldera
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3450 Lantana Road, Suite 100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake WorthFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0496195$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME78029Hematology - 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
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityHematology Oncology Associates
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/19/201212/20/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Chemotherapy for colon cancer
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged improper administration of chemotherapy for insured¿s ARNP based on patient¿s low neutrophils, leading to alleged septic neutropenia and death.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR2/18/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beachs, PA
Sanchez, ARNP, Lazara L
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
2/18/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$125,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$4,807
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,583
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$750,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$165,000$0
Wage Loss$100,000$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.

 

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