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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOHN POPE, MD
2727 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd Suite 320
US

Court Case # 17006409-CI

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092354
Claim Number : 2017-08-675-034
Date Submitted : 4/28/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-114949  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kaye   Monello
Street Address
2985 Drew Street
City State Zip
Clearwater FL 33759
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 754 - 9268   (727) 519 - 1276 kaye.monello@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJohn Pope
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer2727 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Ste 320
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33607Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
12073195$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME105628Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/12/20157/25/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient had a complicated past medical/surgical history years before she was first treated by Dr. Pope. Prior included severe degenerative arthritis of the right hip with avascular necrosis; fractures of wrist, right foot, and fracture to the head of the right femur (2008); cervical and lumbar facet syndrome and lumbar radiculitis. Surgical history was positive for appendectomy; cervical cancer with radical hysterectomy with lateral nephrectomy; uterine cancer/ chemotherapy/radiation therapy; recurrence of squamous cell carcinoma of right pelvis/chemotherapy/radiation therapy; total right hip replacement (2007); and hospitalization for acute renal failure. She was involved in motor vehicle accidents in of 2007, which allegedly exacerbated her right hip complaints necessitating her right total hip arthroplasty in 2007; and injury to her right hip from therapy equipment. She required a right total hip replacement performed by an outside MD on September 4, 2007. Dr. Pope's first involvement in the treatment of the patient was on April 5, 2013, when he was consulted to address the patient's infected right total hip arthroplasty. Infectious Disease ordered the placement of a PICC Line for intravenous antibiotics for six weeks. On May 15, 2013, Dr. Pope performed an explantation of the patient 's right total hip replacement and placement of a Prostalac antibiotic spacer. On July 31, 2013, he performed an extended Incision and Drainage and placed another Prostalac antibiotic spacer. Dr. Pope did not begin treating the patient with HealthPoint Medical Group until September 12, 2013. At that time, it was noted that the patient had recently been diagnosed with osteomyelitis of her right hip and had undergone multiple incision and drainage procedures, antibiotic spacer placement and three months of IV antibiotic treatment, which indeed eradicated her infection.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
October 2, 2013: Dr. Pope performed R total hip revision due to failed R total hip; this is the case at issue. There were no noted intra-op complications, but the patient only had 5% growth of her acetabular component, residual shortening of her RLE and continued painJune 5, 2015: Dr. Pope performed R total hip revision arthroplasty with lengthening of RLE. A periprosthetic fracture occurred intraoperatively and an ORIF was done to repair it right then.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleges that Dr. Pope deviated from the standard of care by failing to use a cemented cup with antibiotic cement during his first surgery and then again failing to utilize a cemented cup with antibiotic impregnation during the revision, fracturing the Patient¿s distal femur during the revision, utilizing screws of an improper length, penetrating outside the canal and failing to use a properly sized and well-positioned acetabular cup, allegedly leaving a gap between the metal cup and bone. The standard of care does not require the use of cemented acetabular components. Dr. Pope's medical management of the patient 's infection was his first priority. This was considered a difficult case considering her soft tissue damage and immunocompromised state due to her aggressive infection and prior history of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Regarding the intraoperative fracture, this occurred during the manipulation under anesthesia and it was noted the patient¿s leg was stiff. The fracture was immediately recognized, addressed and healed well. Intraoperative fractures are a known risk and complication of undergoing total hip revision arthroplasty.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/10/201717006409-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough4/24/2020
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
4/24/2020
 
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$65,598
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
Any risk issues have been addressed.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 2017-CA-000880

Indemnity Paid: $15,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988613
Claim Number : 2016-08-675-026
Date Submitted : 4/29/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-114949  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kaye   Monello
Street Address
2985 Drew Street
City State Zip
Clearwater FL 33759
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 754 - 9268   (727) 519 - 1276 kaye.monello@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJohn Pope
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer2727 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd Suite 320
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33607Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
12073195$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME105628Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/20/20159/7/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
62 yo female with history of hip replacement presented for evaluation of pain of prosthetic joint. Bone scan showed aseptic loosening of the prosthesis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Revision of R total hip. She was directed to comply with weight bearing restrictions and hip precautions at discharge.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient experienced four R hip dislocations after the May 20 revision and was diagnosed with an unstable R total hip. A later open total hip revision was performed.
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
1/27/20172017-CA-000880
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough4/25/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
BayCare Medical Group
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
4/25/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$15,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$58,508
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
Any risk issues have been addressed.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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