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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOHN L THOMAS, MD
8374 Market Street, Box 502
US

Court Case # 412015 CA 000438 CAA

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201574687
Claim Number : 320811
Date Submitted : 5/21/2015
 
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 Tiffany D Taylor
Street Address
13450 West Sunrise Blvd
City State Zip
Sunrise FL 33323
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(877) 320 - 0748     TTaylor@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOHNLTHOMAS
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8374 Market Street, Box 502
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BradentonFL34202Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0074118$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME86993Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/20/20127/24/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the ER with stroke symptoms. The patient remains in a "Locked In" neurological state.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A CT scan of the brain.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged misrepresentation of radiologic studies.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/3/2015412015 CA 000438 CAA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Manatee4/30/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Martinez, M.D., Hector A
Paragon Emergency Services, Inc.
John, M.D., Bijoy K
Cape Coral Hospitalists, Inc.
Gonzalez, M.D., Ralph F
Bradenton Neurology, Inc.
Wasserman, DO, Jeffrey
Bilodeau, M.D., Richard
Manatee Lakewood Associates, LLC
Manatee Memorial Hospital, L.P.dba Lakewood Ranch MedCenter
Wellington Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Universale Health Services, Inc.
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
4/29/2015
 
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$21,478
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
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 # 08 CA 11132

Indemnity Paid: $92,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201265297
Claim Number :260624
Date Submitted :11/5/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-3014772 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAngela LaFrance
Street Address
13450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 320
CityStateZip
SunriseFL33323
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 838 - 9988 (866) 636 - 5421alafrance@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOHNLTHOMAS
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8374 Market Street, Box 502
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BradentonFL34202Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
74118$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME86993Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL100035
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherRadiology
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/14/20065/30/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Left carotid artery stenosis with 80-99% occlusion and right carotid artery stenosis with less than 40% occlusion.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A CT angiogram of the neck was performed.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stroke as a result of alleged failure to timely communicate findings of CT angiogram.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/22/200808 CA 11132
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Manatee10/31/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Manatee Lakewood Radiology Associates LLC
Batey Cardiovascular Center PA
Calabria, MD, DominickA
Saef, MD, Jerold L
Tiesi, MD, James
Neurospinal Associates, PA
UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Manatee Memorial Hospital LP dba Manatee Memorial Hospital
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
10/23/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$92,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$55,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$82,500
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$10,000$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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