Medical Malpractice Cases

Dr. JOSE RUIZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

Add Your Comments
Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOSE RUIZ, MD
1172 Cypress Glen Circle
US

Court Case # 18-CA-2656

Indemnity Paid: $240,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988455
Claim Number : 2018FL301
Date Submitted : 4/11/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PHYSICIANS CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-3867083  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Jody   Schwahn
Street Address
611 Druid Road E Suite 512
City State Zip
Clearwater FL 33756
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 581 - 6400 6400   jschwahn@physicianscasualty.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJose Ruiz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1172 Cypress Glen Circle
CityStateZip CodeCounty
KissimmeeFL34741Osceola
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PC-2018-149$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME58319Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOsceola
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/3/20145/8/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Squamous cell carcinoma
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient presented with the chief complaint of sinusitis and problems with the left ear. An endoscopic examination was performed in which the insured described inflammation of the adenoidal tissue with obstruction of the torus tubaris.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The allegations include failure to recognize it was unlikely for a 47 year old to have adenoidal tissue; failure to perform followup endoscopic examination; failure to suspect cancerous leasion; and failure to perform a biopsy.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/28/201818-CA-2656
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Osceola4/10/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Kumar, Krishna
Simonmed imaging Florida
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
4/10/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$240,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$12,113
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,212
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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. JOSE RUIZ, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?

Dr. JOSE RUIZ, MD has at least 1 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).

AlachuaBakerBayBradfordBrevardBrowardCalhounCharlotteCitrusClayCollierColumbiaDadeDesotoDixieDuvalEscambiaFlaglerFranklinGadsdenHamiltonHardeeHendryHernandoHighlandsHillsboroughIndian RiverJacksonLakeLeeLeonLevyMadisonManateeMarionMartinMonroeNassauOkaloosaOkeechobeeOrangeOsceolaOut of statePalm BeachPascoPinellasPolkPutnamSanta RosaSarasotaSeminoleSt. JohnsSt. LucieSumterSuwanneeTaylorVolusiaWalton