Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201886755 |
Claim Number : | SM400645B |
Date Submitted : | 10/16/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
36-2950161 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | CRYSTAL | L | ALSTON-BAYTON | ||
Street Address | |||||
4600 COX ROAD | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
GLEN ALLEN | VA | 23060 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(804) 864 - 3731 | (855) 662 - 7535 | CALSTONBAYTON@MARKELCORP.COM |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | JEFFREY | H | OPPENHEIMER | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2401 FIRST BLVD SUITE 7 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
FORT PIERCE | FL | 34950 | St. Lucie | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
SM913037 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME60083 | Surgery - Neurology - Including Child |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Broward | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Location | INSDS SURGICAL CENTER | ||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
4/21/2016 | 6/13/2016 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS WITH RADICULOPATHY | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
CERVICAL SPINAL SURGERY UNDERGOING C3 THROUGH 37 DECOMPRESSIVE LAMINOFORECTOMIES | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
NO MISDIAGNOSIS | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Allegations that Dr. Oppenheimer failed to perform an adeaute clinical evaluation prior to performing surgery,and failed to adequately document the surgery he performed, making an incision on the posterior cervical spine and while the operative note indicates Dr. Oppenheimer performed a laminotomyand foraminotomy at multiple cercival levels Dr. Husted indicates there is no post-operative record evidence that laminotimies and/or foraminotomies were performed. As a result of this alleged negligence Claimant was treated by at Doctors Hospital, Baptist Hospital and by Maximiliano Velasco, M.D. There are no allegations specifically directed to the Insured surgicenter or its staff in Dr. Husted's Affidavit which appears to address Dr. Oppenheimer in its entirety. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/4/2016 | 17000472CA08 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Dade | 6/22/2018 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
6/15/2018 |
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 | $48,763 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
NONE TAKEN |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201576438 |
Claim Number : | 1023522 |
Date Submitted : | 8/16/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
47-6021331 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Myra | Lassen | |||
Street Address | |||||
5814 Reed Road | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Fort Wayne | IN | 46835 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(260) 486 - 0340 | reportaclaim@medpro.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Jeffrey | H | Oppenheimer | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2401 First Blvd, STE 7 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Fort Pierce | FL | 34950 | St. Lucie | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
ES005777 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME60083 | Neurology - Including Child - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Seminole | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 14960342 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/13/2013 | 1/12/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Back pain | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Lamino-foraminotomy | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Improper technique with anatomy distruction | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Need for additional surgery with fusion | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
*NR | |||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
*NR | 10/21/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
11/3/2015 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $200,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $6,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $119,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Updates | |||||||
Date of Change: | 8/16/2016 11:09:55 AM | ||||||
Reason for Change: | ALE update | ||||||
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Department File Number : | M202092219 |
Claim Number : | 1031090-01 |
Date Submitted : | 4/14/2020 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
47-6021331 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Taffie | Hosler | |||
Street Address | |||||
5814 Reed Road | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Fort Wayne | IN | 46835 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(260) 492 - 4061 | taffie.hosler@medpro.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Jeffrey | H | Oppenheimer | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2401 Frist Blvd Ste 7 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Fort Pierce | FL | 34950 | St. Lucie | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
S005777 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME60083 | Surgery - General |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | St. Lucie | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 14960402 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
9/21/2015 | 1/14/2016 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
neck and arm pain | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
minimally invasive laminoforaminotomies C3-C7 | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged Negligent pre-op evaluation & unnecessary surgery at 2 levels | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
infection, abscess, subsequent surgery | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
1/17/2017 | 17-000472-CA 08 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Dade | 3/13/2020 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
After arbitration is initiated or prior to suit being filed. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Award for plaintiff. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
3/13/2020 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $175,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $78,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
Department File Number : | M201886880 |
Claim Number : | LRRG-JO-11-387733 |
Date Submitted : | 10/31/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
LANCET INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
26-1479165 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kathy | A | Stockton | ||
Street Address | |||||
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Houston | TX | 77027 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(713) 935 - 2404 | (713) 461 - 8130 | kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | JEFFREY | OPPENHEIMER | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 6280 W SAMPLE ROAD STE 203 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
CORAL SPRINGS | FL | 33067 | Polk | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
LI091110000758 | $25,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME60083 | Surgery - Neurology - Including Child |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Polk | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL AND CLINICS | 100079 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
2/3/2011 | 10/19/2012 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
LOWER BACK PAIN | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
BACK SURGERY | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
ALLEGED CONTRAINDICATED TREATMENT | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/26/2013 | CACE 13-009804 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Broward | 10/4/2018 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
10/4/2018 |
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 | $58,492 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $4,427 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
UNKNOWN |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Does Dr. JEFFREY OPPENHEIMER, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. JEFFREY OPPENHEIMER, MD has at least 5 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).