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Dr. IRWIN GOTBAUM, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. IRWIN GOTBAUM, MD
401 NW 42ND AVE
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Court Case # 00-18351

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200433611
Claim Number :A00-23108-98
Date Submitted :12/6/2004
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCheriMMontague
Street Address
1000 Riverside Drive, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423043(904) 358 - 6728montague@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualIrwin Gotbaum
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed401 NW 42ND AVE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PLANTATIONFL33317Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32352$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS1654Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery80253

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/12/19989/22/2000
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient sought treatment for anemia. His actual conditon was colon cancer.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent a barium enema.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
It is alleged that the insured failedto properly interpret barium enema and failed to diagnose colon cancer.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death due to colon cancer.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/16/200000-18351
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward11/16/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Pines Radiology Center
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
11/16/2004
 
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$56,827
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$33,115
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$100,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$95,000$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
 
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Court Case # 05-2002-CA-006863

Indemnity Paid: $82,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200744930
Claim Number :26593-01
Date Submitted :3/22/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCheriMMontague
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423043(904) 358 - 6728montague@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualIrwin Gotbaum
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed840 Pleasant Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake HelenFL32744Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98806$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS1654Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery80253

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityHollywood Diagnostic Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/12/20007/18/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient sought treatment for a routine, bilateral screening mammography.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent bilateral mammography.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
It is alleged that the insured failed to properly diagnose and interpret mammogram.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Delay in diagnosis of breast cancer.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/24/200205-2002-CA-006863
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward3/1/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida United Radiology
Hollywood Diagnostic Center, Ltd.
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
3/1/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$82,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$39,087
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$36,922
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$82,500
Deductible$100,000
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. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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