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Dr. INDIANA D CRUZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. INDIANA D CRUZ, MD
1159 Northwest 161 Ave.
US

Court Case # 206cv375

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201161352
Claim Number :SIR-06-56413
Date Submitted :8/18/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityCorizon
Street Address
105 Westpark Drive Suite 200
CityStateZip
BrentwoodTN37027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 7825  lynette.corbitt@corizonhealth.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualIndianadCruz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1159 Northwest 161 Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HollywoodFL33028Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
679-3839$1,000,000$10,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70277Physicians or Surgeons 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationCollier County Jail
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/26/200511/15/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was a paraplegic from injuries sustained in a MVA
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was provided a wheelchair and catheters for urination
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
it was alleged that patient had urinary tract infections
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/15/2006206cv375
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier4/25/2011
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
4/28/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$25,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$110,291
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$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Appropriate care was provided to patient
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 10-6426-CA

Indemnity Paid: $10,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201264228
Claim Number :2009-PL-00728
Date Submitted :6/29/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLynette Corbitt
Street Address
105 Westpark Dr. Suite 200
CityStateZip
BrentwoodTN37027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 7825 (615) 376 - 3367lynette.corbitt@corizonhealth.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualIndiana Cruz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1159 Northwest 161 Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pembroke PinesFL33028Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
679-5963$1,000,000$10,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70277Physicians or Surgeons 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationJail
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherCell
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/3/20092/4/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Intrauterine pregnancy
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was provided prenatal care while in custody at the jail
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
no
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Fetal Demise
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/2/201010-6426-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier5/21/2012
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
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/21/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$10,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$63,131
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$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Counseling and in-service training of medical staff.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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