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Dr. JAN R RHODES, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JAN R RHODES, MD
1400 Dunlawton Ave, Suite 1A
US

Court Case # 201331451CICI

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201469303
Claim Number :HPT 1462
Date Submitted :1/6/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
RHODES, JAN RPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-3413888ME44566
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLuella Brown
Street Address
747 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 111
CityStateZip
Daytona BeachFL32114
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(386) 310 - 7969 (386) 310 - 7973luellab@aol.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJanRRhodes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer1400 Dunlawton Ave, Suite 1A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port OrangeFL32127Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
02-52$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME44566Surgery - Orthopedic 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FVolusia
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
11/24/20101/8/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
mycobacterium fortuitum wound infection
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Irrigation, ORIF of fractures
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
51 yo femalebrought by ambulance to hospital ED Nov24, 2010.She reported jumping over a fence, falling on the ground and injuring her ankle.Pt¿s bone was protruding through skin at the ankle. Open compound fracture diagnosed.Dr Rhodes called for orthopaedic care.He took pt from ED directly to the OR where after prepping the skin, he performed an I & D, OIRF of fractures of the medial malleolus and fibula.Appropriate pre op and post op antibiotics were given and he followed pt closely. Nine weeks after injury, pt developed a fever and drainage from wound.Dr Rhodes evaluated her and adm her directly to the hospital where an extremely unusual deep wound infection was confirmed. The causative organism, mycobacterium fortuitum was likely introduced when she fell in dirt and sustained the open fracture.While found in soil, it is a rare slow growing organism, extremely difficult to treat and is almost incurable.In spite of optimal medical and surgical care, including consultation with infectious disease specialists and transfer to a tertiary specialty facility, four months after the original injury, the patient elected to have a below the knee amputation performed.Suit filed June 2013 alleging improper care resulting in an infection.Support from extremely well qualified infectious disease and ortho surgery experts was obtained.They opined patient was treated appropriately and outcome of this case could not have been changed. The rare organism responsible for the infection could not be anticipated and is extremely difficult to treat.A vigorous defense of Dr Rhodes was initiated, but given potential sympathy generated by a visible amputation and need for a jury to differentiate between types of infectious organisms, the liability carrier made a business decision to resolve the case and avoid significant costs of protracted litigation.The matter was settled, with no admission of liability, in Dec 2013 for the physician¿s policy limit.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/7/2013201331451CICI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Volusia12/13/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Halifax Medical Center
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within 90 days of suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/6/2013
 
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$9,300
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,100
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
On going risk management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201677940
Claim Number : HPT 1482
Date Submitted : 4/14/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
RHODES, JAN R Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-3413888 ME44566
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Carol   Wiseheart
Street Address
747 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 111
City State Zip
Daytona Beach FL 32114
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(386) 310 - 7969   (386) 310 - 7973 cwiseheart@halifaxins.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJanRRhodes
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer1400 Dunlawton Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port OrangeFL32127Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
02-52$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME44566Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MVolusia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HALIFAX MEDICAL CENTER100017
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/16/20147/25/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
lipomatous mass on left forearm
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Excision of 6x3 centimeter soft tissue tumor.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Left posterior interosseous palsy.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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
*NR3/31/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Health Care Plan, Inc.
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
3/31/2016
 
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$12,500
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,800
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
on going risk management education
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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