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Dr. KEVIN V DIEP, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. KEVIN V DIEP, MD
1761 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd.
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886912
Claim Number : 362841
Date Submitted : 11/2/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKevinVDiep
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1761 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port Saint LucieFL34952St. Lucie
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0950277$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN16316Dental General Practice - NOC 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MSt. Lucie
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
11/1/201711/13/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Infected tooth #32.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured extracted tooth #31 instead if #32.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Extracted the incorrect tooth.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Extraction of tooth #31 requiring replacement with dental implant.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR10/9/2018
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/9/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$25,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$1,232
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$519
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$1,600$5,200
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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 052016CA023727X

Indemnity Paid: $22,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201987994
Claim Number : 369339
Date Submitted : 2/22/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKevinVDiep
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1761 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port Saint LucieFL34952St. Lucie
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0950277$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN16316Dental General Practice - NOC 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FSt. Lucie
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
1/5/20175/7/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient sought treatment for damaged teeth with cosmetic veneers.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
During crown prep on anterior maxillary teeth, high speed bur slipped and lacerated patient's lip.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was none.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Laceration on patient's lip.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/3/2018052016CA023727X
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Brevard2/4/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Smile Brands East, Inc.
Diep, DMD, Kevin V
Valley Forge Dental of Florida, PA
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
2/4/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$22,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$8,683
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$527
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$22,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$500$2,500
Wage Loss$10,000$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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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