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Dr. JAMES A CHRISTENSEN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JAMES A CHRISTENSEN, MD
31369 Lake Ellen Drive
US

Court Case # 11-CA-005991

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201265624
Claim Number :167870
Date Submitted :7/2/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Christensen, James APrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569ME14978
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichelle Brown
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
CityStateZip
BirminghamAL35209
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4754  mibrown@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJAMESACHRISTENSEN
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer31369 Lake Ellen Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33618Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP67884$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME14978Surgery - General 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/6/20099/23/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cholelithiasis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cholecystectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff alleged premature drain removal and premature discharge to rehab, resulted in postoperative abscess.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/16/201111-CA-005991
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough12/19/2012
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/2/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$41,308
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$19,013
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
Insured has discussed case with insurance company personnel, medical experts and defense counsel.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/12/2013 8:40:38 AM
Reason for Change:ALAE Payment increased.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3911841233
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid1657318436
 
Date of Change:5/7/2013 9:20:56 AM
Reason for Change:ALAE payment increased
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4123341293
 
Date of Change:7/2/2014 12:34:31 PM
Reason for Change:updated financials
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4129341308
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid1843619013

 

 

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

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