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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JENNIFER T TRENT, MD
5741 Bee Ridge Road
US

Court Case # 2017CA002525NC

Indemnity Paid: $162,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884299
Claim Number : F16-0145-A-16
Date Submitted : 2/12/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Richard   Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142   (904) 394 - 7134 rpetersen@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJenniferTTrent
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5741 Bee Ridge Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
SarasotaFL34233Sarasota
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MS000705$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME92484Dermatology - Minor Surgery 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Hospital/InstitutionOutside of office
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherOutside of Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/27/20165/31/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiff underwent surgery for skin cancer; Dr. Trent consulted with plaintiff's cardiologist who advised that Coumadin may be stopped for 5 days prior to the required surgery; plaintiff was discharged & suffered a stroke.Dr. Trent appropriately evaluated the plaintiff and recommended the proper curative procedure given the size and appearance of the skin lesion. Dr. Trent obtained a clearance for temporary cessation from plaintiff's treating cardiologist and performed the surgical procedure skillfully and without any adverse effects. The plaintiff was stable and the complication was completely unexpected given the clearance from the plaintiff's treating cardiologist. The defense was supported by expert support.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Plaintiff underwent surgery for skin cancer; Dr. Trent consulted with plaintiff's cardiologist who advised that Coumadin may be stopped for 5 days prior to the required surgery; plaintiff was discharged & suffered a stroke.Dr. Trent appropriately evaluated the plaintiff and recommended the proper curative procedure given the size and appearance of the skin lesion. Dr. Trent obtained a clearance for temporary cessation from plaintiff's treating cardiologist and performed the surgical procedure skillfully and without any adverse effects. The plaintiff was stable and the complication was completely unexpected given the clearance from the plaintiff's treating cardiologist. The defense was supported by expert support.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiff underwent surgery for skin cancer; Dr. Trent consulted with plaintiff's cardiologist who advised that Coumadin may be stopped for 5 days prior to the required surgery; plaintiff was discharged & suffered a stroke.Dr. Trent appropriately evaluated the plaintiff and recommended the proper curative procedure given the size and appearance of the skin lesion. Dr. Trent obtained a clearance for temporary cessation from plaintiff's treating cardiologist and performed the surgical procedure skillfully and without any adverse effects. The plaintiff was stable and the complication was completely unexpected given the clearance from the plaintiff's treating cardiologist. The defense was supported by expert support.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff underwent surgery for skin cancer; Dr. Trent consulted with plaintiff's cardiologist who advised that Coumadin may be stopped for 5 days prior to the required surgery; plaintiff was discharged & suffered a stroke.Dr. Trent appropriately evaluated the plaintiff and recommended the proper curative procedure given the size and appearance of the skin lesion. Dr. Trent obtained a clearance for temporary cessation from plaintiff's treating cardiologist and performed the surgical procedure skillfully and without any adverse effects. The plaintiff was stable and the complication was completely unexpected given the clearance from the plaintiff's treating cardiologist. The defense was supported by expert support.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/14/20172017CA002525NC
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Sarasota2/2/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Skidmore, Anthony
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
OtherSettled by Parties
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/25/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$162,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
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
Circumstances of the case have been discussed with the insured & risk management.
 
Updates
 
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