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Dr. JAY EPSTEIN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JAY EPSTEIN, MD
7358 Sawgrass Point Drive N
US

Court Case # 66987492

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887294
Claim Number : 223283
Date Submitted : 12/17/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE INDEMNITY COMPANY, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
63-0720042  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJay Epstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7358 Sawgrass Point Drive N
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pinellas parkFL33782Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP94757$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70773Anesthesiology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL100127
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/14/20169/20/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Sepsis, UTI, pyelonephritis, and ureteral stones
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Attempted insertion of subclavian central line
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Guidewire left in
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/9/201866987492
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas12/11/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
AAPC PA Division LLC of Greater Florida Anesthesia
Bohrmann, Veronica
Morton Plant Hospitl Association
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
12/12/2018
 
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$19,268
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,440
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:12/17/2018 3:45:42 PM
Reason for Change:Updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel019268
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid04440

 

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