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Dr. JOSEPH GAUTA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOSEPH GAUTA, MD
1890 SW Health Parkway, Ste 205
US

Court Case # 09-7664-CA

Indemnity Paid: $45,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201056812
Claim Number :37977-05
Date Submitted :3/26/2010
 
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
IndividualJoseph Gauta
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1890 SW Health Parkway, Ste 205
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34109Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
99600$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME74608Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology80153

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityWomen's Health Foundation
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherExam area
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/25/20076/9/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Tricuspid atresia, transposition of great arteries, pulmonary stenosis, large atrio-septal defect, large conoventricular septal defect, large patent ductus arteriosus, marked left pulmonary artery atresia.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Statutory responsibility for alleged failure by physician assistant to have physician review fetal ultrasound.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Report of ultrasonographer of normal screening test.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Mother claims lost opportunity to terminate pregnancy.
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
1/4/201009-7664-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier3/5/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Women's Health Foundation
Hildahl, M.D., Dean
Ulrich, RDMS, Richard
Gerth, PA-C, Jennifer
Beckett, M.D., Thomas
Grevengood, M.D., Chris
Kamerman, M.D., Max
McLean, M.D., Wallace
Alexander, M.D., Jody
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within 90 days of suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/5/2010
 
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$7,155
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,100
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$45,000
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
 
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