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Dr. JEFFREY HEITMANN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JEFFREY HEITMANN, MD
1660 Medical Blvd, Ste 300
US

Court Case # 11-891-CA

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886197
Claim Number : FP3951703
Date Submitted : 8/20/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJEFFREY HEITMANN
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1660 MEDICAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NAPLESFL34110Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-IN016677$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME46943Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NORTH COLLIER HOSPITAL120006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Recovery Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/25/200911/8/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
OVARIAN CYSTS.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
BILATERAL SALPING-OOPHRECTOMY WITH LYSIS OF ADHESION'S; SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OF BOWEL PERFORATION.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
PLAINTIFF ALLEGED FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE INTRA-OP BOWEL PERFORATION RESULTING IN NEED FOR 2ND SURGERY TO REPAIR PERFORATION.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
PATIENT DEVELOPED ISCHEMIC RIGHT HAND FROM IV INFILTRATION FOLLOWING 2ND SURGERY, AND LOST TWO FINGERS. INSURED NOT INVOLVED IN PLACEMENT OF IV.
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
4/11/201111-891-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier7/30/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
TUNKLE, ALOYOSHA
STATFELD, ROBERT
COLLIER ANESTHESIA, PA
NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
ANCHOR HEALTH CENTERS, PA
LINDNER, DAVID
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
7/30/2018
 
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$370,211
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$146,027
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
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Court Case # 0801788CA

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200850094
Claim Number :36427-02
Date Submitted :7/9/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJeffrey Heitmann
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1660 Medical Blvd, Ste 300
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34110Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
16677$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME46943Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology80153

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
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
5/2/200511/14/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Annual PE/breast mass.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Mammogram report followup.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Delaydiagnosing breast CA.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Delay treatment.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/14/20080801788CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier6/17/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Heitmann & Peterson, M.D., P.A.
Tzilinis, M.D., Cristina
Meli, M.D., Robert
Naples Diagnostic Imaging Centers, LTD
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
6/17/2008
 
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$1,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$50,000
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
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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