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

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOSEPH SCHOPPE, MD
2220 SE Ocean Blvd
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091990
Claim Number : JY14J0575740
Date Submitted : 3/30/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-2371728  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Karen   Mahon
Street Address
10 Exchange Place
City State Zip
Jersey City NJ 07302
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(201) 479 - 6465     Karen.Mahon@chubb.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOSEPH SCHOPPE
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2220 SE Ocean Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Stuart FL34996Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
G21347656 $1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO2735  

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FMartin
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
SURGERY CENTER OF STUART55
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/4/201310/24/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Bunion
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Austin Bunionectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Foreign body left behind during surgical procedure; retractor.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Retractor left behind during bunionectomy resulting in a subsequent surgery and alleged permanent damage to her right toes and foot.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR5/31/2019
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
OtherDimissed with Prejudice
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/31/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$4,953,148
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
Unclear what is being requested.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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