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Dr. JOSE DE LA TORRE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOSE DE LA TORRE, MD
38135 Market Street
US

Court Case # 12 02351

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201365893
Claim Number :42276-01
Date Submitted :2/1/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJose De La Torre
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed38135 Market Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ZephyrhillsFL33542Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CL098659$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME89848Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityFlorida Medical Clinic Ambulatory Surg.
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/20/201010/3/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Occipital neuraligia neck pain and cervical disc degeneration.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cervical epidural steroid injection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Quadriparesis with virtual paralysis of the left upper extremity.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/29/201212 02351
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas1/4/2013
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
 
 
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$19,737
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$26,207
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures.Risk Management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR:Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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Court Case # 2018-CA 000362 CA

Indemnity Paid: $245,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887038
Claim Number : 70972-A
Date Submitted : 11/15/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual James P Lacey
Street Address
76 S. Laura Street, Suite 900
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@medmaldirect.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJose De La Torre
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2014 Ashley Oaks Circle, Suite 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Wesley ChapelFL33544Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707890$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME89848Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Pain Management 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/5/201710/16/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Neck and upper back pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural injection.
Diagnostic Code :05
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Perforation of the dura during the injection.
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
3/15/20182018-CA 000362 CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco10/4/2018
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
10/17/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$245,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$25,764
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
None
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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