Dr. JON DONSHIK, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. JON DONSHIK, MD

301 NW 84 Avenue, Ste 303

Fort Lauderdale, FL

33304

Broward

Court Case # 03-02225 (08)

Indemnity Paid: $80,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M200850245
Claim Number :	9410089141
Date Submitted :	7/18/2008

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
36-4233459
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Donna			Durham
Street Address
12222 Merit Drive Ste 700
City				State	Zip
Dallas				TX	75251
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(214) 866 - 1475		(214) 866 - 1423	donna.durham@zurichna.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Jon			Donshik
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		966 Harborview South
City		State	Zip Code	County
Hollywood		FL	33019	Broward
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
GPC 3618058		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME79363		Surgery - Orthopedic

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Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			M	Broward
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility
Name of Institution		Code
WESTSIDE REG. MED. CTR (PLANTATION)		100228
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
10/18/2001		11/6/2001

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
back pain & bilateral lower extremity symptoms
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
depression operation perform on unitended level of L3-4 instead of correct lieve of L4-5
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
not given
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
decompression operation perform on unintended level L-3-4 instead of correct level of L4-5
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
2/24/2003			03-02225 (08)
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Broward			9/30/2004
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
9/30/2004

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$80,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$20,000

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

not known

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Court Case # 03-08738(11)

Indemnity Paid: $45,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M200642645
Claim Number :	C03-27684-00
Date Submitted :	10/16/2006

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Cheri		M	Montague
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3043	(904) 358 - 6728	montague@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Jon		D	Donshik
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		301 NW 84 Avenue, Ste 303
City		State	Zip Code	County
Fort Lauderdale		FL	33304	Broward
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
60102		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME79363		Surgery - Orthopedic		80154

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Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Broward
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Emergency Room
Name of Institution		Code
PLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITAL		100167
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
12/29/2000		3/28/2003

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient fell out of bed and fractured her leg.She was seen by the insured after her foot was pulseless.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured examined the patient at the hospital and ordered an ultrasound.He did not follow up with any doctors.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient had to undergo several procedures, including a vein graft, leaving her with no use of her leg.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
8/6/2003			03-08738(11)
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Broward			9/25/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Ellowitz, M.D., Andrew Orthopedic Associates, P.A. Plantation General 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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
9/25/2006

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$45,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$90,131

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$71,035

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$45,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
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. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

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