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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. KEITH C CHARLES, MD
12 S Park Ave
US

Court Case # 14CA1717

Indemnity Paid: $90,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680547
Claim Number : 1018942-04
Date Submitted : 8/17/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKeithCCharles
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12 S Park Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ApopkaFL32703Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
716980$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME69013Ophthalmology - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/16/20134/25/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Decreased vision
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cataract surgery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to timely do a OCT test before surgery to identify swelling of retina associated with diabetic
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Severe deterioration of visual acuity
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/3/201414CA1717
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake11/15/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Maizel, Raoul D
Pieschke , Glenn
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
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
11/15/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$90,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$21,596
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$6,549
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:2/20/2017 3:00:30 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 2/20/2017
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid15646022
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel1078920774
 
Date of Change:8/17/2017 2:29:37 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 8/17/2017
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid60226549
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel2077421596

 

 

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Court Case # 83699963

Indemnity Paid: $40,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989935
Claim Number : 1065383-01
Date Submitted : 2/25/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-6021331  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Michelle Pierron
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 463 - 3776     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKeith Charles
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed17560 US Hwy 441
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Mount DoraFL32757Marion
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HN032662$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME69013Surgery - Opthalmology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FMarion
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityMid Florida Eye Center
Name of InstitutionCode
MID-FLORIDA SURGERY CENTER131
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/6/20178/30/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Vision problems, candidate for multi-focal lenses
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cataract procedure performed
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper cataract procedure
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Permanent vision impairment
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
1/22/201983699963
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake8/28/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
The Surgery Center of the Villages LLC
Jones, Brian
Mid Florida Eye Center Associates
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
8/28/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$40,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$10,095
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$40,000
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
NA
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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