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Dr. JEFFREY R ROOKER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JEFFREY R ROOKER, MD
931 Toppino Drive
US

Court Case # 2019-CA-798-K

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092494
Claim Number : 377040
Date Submitted : 5/19/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Angela   LaFrance
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Pkwy., W., Suite 400
City State Zip
JACKSONVILLE FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3045     alafrance@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJeffreyRRooker
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed931 Toppino Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Key WestFL33040Monroe
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1365223$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS10393Anesthesiology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MMonroe
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilitySurgery Center
Name of InstitutionCode
SURGERY CENTER OF KEY WEST, LLC14960690
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPACU
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/29/201811/13/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented for pre-scheduled surgical procedure of cystoscopy and transurethral resection of bladder tumor.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured provided general anesthesia for surgical procedure.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to take appropriate precautions so as not to extend the patient's neck during the placement of laryngeal mask airway and alleged failure to appreciate the emergent nature of patient's bradycardia and hypotension while in the PACU resulting in death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/20/20192019-CA-798-K
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Monroe5/12/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Surgery Center of Key West, LLC
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
5/5/2020
 
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$27,010
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,071
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
 
No updates found.

 

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