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Dr. JOHN S LEVIN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOHN S LEVIN, MD
4801 S CONGRESS AVE
US

Court Case # CA-04-9772-MB

Indemnity Paid: $90,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200641004
Claim Number :8702-01
Date Submitted :6/12/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PODIATRY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1403235 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKaren Kessler
Street Address
110 Westwood Place
CityStateZip
BrentwoodTN37027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 87762249 kkessler@picagroup.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJohnSLevin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4801 S CONGRESS AVE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LAKE WORTHFL33461Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1PD0009811$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO1950  

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/1/20026/1/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Posterior tibial tendon rupture, right ankle
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Repair of posterior tibial tendon rupture, right ankle
Diagnostic Code :727.67
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient progressed well and denied any pain or discomfort.She eventually left insured's care due to an out-of-state move.Subsequently, patient sought the services of a MD who performed additional surgery because of patient's alleged continued pain.This resulted in allegation of negligently performed surgery by insured.Of significance is the fact that this MD's office note, after reviewing insured's operative report for patient, states he explained to patient that insured's choice of procedure/treatment appeared reasonable.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/15/2004CA-04-9772-MB
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach5/25/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County
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
5/31/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$90,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$32,747
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$18,525
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
None
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 50-2012-CA009717XXXX

Indemnity Paid: $60,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201365703
Claim Number :17863-01
Date Submitted :1/10/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PODIATRY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1403235 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKaren Kessler
Street Address
3000 Meridian Blvd., Suite 400
CityStateZip
FranklinTN37067
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 87762249 kkessler@picagroup.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJohnSLevin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4801 So. Congress Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake WorthFL33461Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1PD0009811$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO1950  

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/12/20103/16/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Recurrent hallux valgus deformity, right; recurrent joint contractures, 3rd MTP joint, right
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Revisional bunionectomy, first MTP joint, right; Weil osteotomy, 3rd metatarsal, right; tenotomy and capsulotomy with flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer, 3rd digit, right
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient presented to the insured initially on 12/4/06 and, over the course of the next few years, underwent surgery on both feet.She underwent repair of a hallux valgus via crescentic shelf ostetomy, a 2nd metatarsal Weil osteotomy, and 2nd toe arthrodesis with flexor tendon transfer of the left foot with a good result. The same procedures were performed on the right foot in 2007, with the exception of the flexor tendon transfer.She had some problems with deformities of the second and third toes, and on 4/4/08 she underwent flexor tendon transfer for the 2nd and 3rd toes with arthrodesis of the 3rd toe.The insured noted that the bone quality was such that the screws would not hold the 1st metatarsal osteotomy sufficiently, and several small wires were employed.After recovery, the patient appeared to respond well, but returned again on 1/28/10 with recurrent pain of the right forefoot, felt to be primarily a factor related to a recurrent bunion.Persistent medial deviation of the 3rd MPJwas noted as well, so revisional surgery was performed on 3/12/10 on the right foot.The post-op recuperation was described as uneventful; however, patient subsequently complained of continued pain and burning sensations.Patient claims insured removed too much bone in her toe and injured her ligaments, tendons and nerves due to negligently performed surgery.Our expert stated the procedures insured performed were indicated and performed well, and that patient¿s injuries, if any, are a known complication of the procedure.He believes patient¿s primary complaints now are due to painful screws and hardware and states having the metal removed would probably take care of most of her pain.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/21/201250-2012-CA009717XXXX
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach12/17/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach Co., 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
12/18/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$60,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$18,394
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$13,125
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
None - Specialty code #80993
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884745
Claim Number : 23515-01
Date Submitted : 3/20/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PODIATRY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1403235  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Angeline   Schave
Street Address
3000 Meridian Blvd. Ste. 400
City State Zip
Franklin TN 37067
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(615) 371 - 8776 2998 (615) 986 - 1945 aschave@picagroup.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJohnSLevin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed180 JFK Drive, Ste. 100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AtlantisFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1PD0009811$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO1950  

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/1/20162/12/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Tibial tendon rupture
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Repair of tendon; Deep peroneal nerve release; casting and revision surgery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient presented to insured with difficulty walking and complaints of pain and swelling of the right foot. MRI taken showed that there was mild distal anterior tibialis tenosynovitis without tear. Surgical and non-surgical options were discussed and surgery was performed on 3/28/14. Patient was slow to heal post-operatively and another MRI was taken, which showed the patient had a worsening anterior tibial tendon tear. Options were extensively discussed and revision surgery was performed on 10/16/2014. Patient was initially doing well post-operatively. However, one month later began experiencing pain and a CT showed a non-displaced fracture. Patient alleges surgeries were improperly performed, resulting in additional surgery, scarring, loss of function, motion and pain.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR3/6/2018
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/8/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$30,121
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,504
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$187,120$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Specialty Code - 80993
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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