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Dr. JEFFREY J AUERBACH, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JEFFREY J AUERBACH, MD
4294 South University Drive
US

Court Case # 14-008618 (18)

Indemnity Paid: $160,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884929
Claim Number : 7010718
Date Submitted : 4/3/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-4159841  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Florence R Marafatsos
Street Address
6133 N River Road Ste 650
City State Zip
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 522 - 6675 8466 (847) 653 - 8486 florence.marafatsos@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJeffreyJAuerbach
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4924 South University Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
DavieFL33328Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32390$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN7198Dentists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
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
5/11/20137/26/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was treated over the course of several years for general care and treatment (routine cleaning and exams).
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Routine cleaning and exams.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiff alleged failure to diagnose and treat.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Additional care and treatment to teeth #'s 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 29, 30 and 31.
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
5/5/201414-008618 (18)
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward3/14/2018
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 DecisionOther
Othervoluntary dismissal
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/27/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$160,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$11,891
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # CACE14008702

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781241
Claim Number : 7010717
Date Submitted : 2/20/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-4159841  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Janet L Meyer
Street Address
6133 North River Road, Suite 650
City State Zip
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 522 - 6675   (847) 653 - 8485 janet.meyer@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJeffreyJAuerbach
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4294 South University Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
DavieFL33328Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32390$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN7198Dentists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
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
5/11/20137/26/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
General dental care from 1998 thru 2012.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
General dental care.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged that the insured failed to treat recognizable caries which has lead to the need for additional treatment.
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
6/11/2014CACE14008702
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward1/20/2017
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
2/3/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$100,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$6,593
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,152
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:2/20/2017 10:56:22 AM
Reason for Change:Legal Case number entered wrong.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Court Case NumberCACE 14-008721CACE14008702

 

 

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Court Case # CACE 14-008702

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781244
Claim Number : 7010732
Date Submitted : 2/20/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-4159841  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Janet L Meyer
Street Address
6133 North River Road, Suite 650
City State Zip
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 522 - 6675   (847) 653 - 8485 janet.meyer@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJeffreyJAuerbach
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4294 South University Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
DavieFL33328Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32390$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN7198Dentists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
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
5/11/20137/30/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
General dental care from 1997 thru 2012.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
General Dental Care.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged the insured was negligent in his care of her which has resulted in the need for additional treatment.
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
6/11/2014CACE 14-008702
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward1/20/2017
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
2/3/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$100,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$8,083
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$9,053
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # CACE-14-008269

Indemnity Paid: $40,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782546
Claim Number : 7010715
Date Submitted : 7/13/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FORTRESS INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-4159841  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Janet L Meyer
Street Address
6133 North River Road, Suite 650
City State Zip
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 522 - 6675   (847) 653 - 8486 janet.meyer@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJeffreyJAuerbach
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4294 South University Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
DavieFL33328Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
32390$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN7198Dentists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
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
5/11/20137/26/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
General dental care.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This insured provided this patient with general dental care with occasional referrals to specialists for various reasons over a thirty year period.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The claimant alleged negligent diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and caries, which required subsequent surgical intervention.
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
6/11/2014CACE-14-008269
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward6/20/2017
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
6/13/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$40,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$10,865
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,247
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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