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Dr. JOSEPH A GAETA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOSEPH A GAETA, MD
609 S. Tamiami Trail
US

Court Case # 2010-CA-012324-NC

Indemnity Paid: $120,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201264557
Claim Number :HM149180
Date Submitted :8/15/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-2114545 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJameela Maddox
Street Address
333 s Wabash
CityStateZip
ChicgoIL60604
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 5000  Jameela.Maddox@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOSEPHAGAETA
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3052 HARBOR BLVD
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PORT CHARLOTTEFL33952Charlotte
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
SLD2098305133$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN11262Dentists 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/3/20095/20/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
EXTRACTED TEETH WITHOUT DOCUMENTED CONSENT
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
PATIENT WAS REFERRED TO ANOTHER PROVIDER FOR EXTRACTIONS, BUT ELECTED TO SEE INSURED. DUE TO POOR TREATMENT PLAN COMMUNICATION INSURED PROCEEDED TO EXTRACT WITHOUT DOCUMENTED CONSENT FROM PATIENT SIMILAR TO HIS TREATMENT PLAN.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
INSURED PERFORMED AN INITIAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION. AFTER THE EXAM, HE RECOMMENDED EXTENSIVE DENTAL TREATMENT, INCLUDING BRIDGES, IMPLANTS, AND CROWNS. THE PLAINTIFF DECLINED DUE TO FINANCIAL REASONS. TWO MONTHS LATER PATIENT RETURNED AND DURING THAT VISIT 8 TEETH WERE EXTRACTED, INSURED BELIEVING HE WAS FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED TREATMENT PLAN.
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
5/20/20102010-CA-012324-NC
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Sarasota7/11/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Award for plaintiff.
Date of Payment
7/16/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$120,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$16,889
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,139
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
FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 10-CA-002158

Indemnity Paid: $80,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201677213
Claim Number : HM143980
Date Submitted : 2/17/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-0490411  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Shauna   Jumper
Street Address
333 S Wabash Ave
City State Zip
Chicago IL 60604
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 5419     Shauna.Jumper@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJoseph Gaeta
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3052 Harbor Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port CharlotteFL33952Charlotte
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
SLD 2098305133$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN11262Dental General Practice - NOC 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCharlotte
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityDental Office
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/1/20071/11/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
ALLEGED FAULTY BRIDGE WORK AND CORRECTIVE TREATMENT AS A RESULT DISPLACED HER BITE DISABLED HER FROM SPEAKINGPROPERLY AND PREVENTED HER FROM HOLDING IN HER OWNSALIVA.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CLAIMANT PRESENTED FOR NUMBEROUS RESTORATIVE PROCEDURES.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
IMPROPER PERFORMANCE WHEN THE INSURED EXTRACTED TEETH AND PREPARED BRIDGES AND CROWNS.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/17/201010-CA-002158
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Charlotte2/17/2016
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
1/26/2016
 
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$49,053
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,486
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel and insurance personnel.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 2005 CA 011030SC

Indemnity Paid: $24,900.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200952824
Claim Number :613875
Date Submitted :3/5/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
22-0731810 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualConnieLPeters
Street Address
PO Box52810
CityStateZip
BellevueWA98015
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(425) 636 - 10001012(916) 781 - 5795cpeters@intercareins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJosephAGaeta
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed609 S. Tamiami Trail
CityStateZip CodeCounty
VeniceFL34285Sarasota
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
ABC 80691908$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN11262Dentists - N.O.C.80211

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FSarasota
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherDental Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/22/20014/11/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
There was aneed for upper and lower bridge
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient left the insureds care with the bridge only temporarily cemented
Diagnostic Code :UK
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged that her TMJ and occlusal issues were not diagnosed prior tot placing the appliancnes in her mouth
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash.No delay.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/13/20062005 CA 011030SC
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Sarasota2/20/2009
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
2/20/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$24,900
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$22,976
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,950
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
No safety management steps taken
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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