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Dr. KOLLAGUNTA CHANDRASEKHAR, MD
320 1st Street, North
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Court Case # 53-2011 CA-006224

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201264576
Claim Number :11-0158-A-10
Date Submitted :1/28/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
20-3704679 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMelodee Dixon
Street Address
4655 Salisbury Road
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32256
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887209(904) 296 - 1013mdixon@fldic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKOLLAGUNTA CHANDRASEKHAR
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed320 1st Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
11607$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64020Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/2/20107/28/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented for elective cardiac catheterization, following worsening cardiac complaints.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cardiac catheterization.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None made.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to properly and adequately perform a cardiac catheterization procedure, resulting in patient's demise.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/16/201153-2011 CA-006224
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk7/20/2012
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
7/20/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$41,579
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
Circumstances of this case have been discussed with the insured and Risk Management was notified.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/28/2013 9:24:16 AM
Reason for Change:Additional ALAE received.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3070641579

 

 

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Court Case # 2016-CA-0020166

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887299
Claim Number : 70643-A
Date Submitted : 12/14/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual James P Lacey
Street Address
76 S. Laura Street, Suite 900
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@medmaldirect.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKollagunta Chandrasekhar
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed320 1st Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707749$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64020Cardiovascular Disease - 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
 MPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/15/20131/15/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cardiac disease evaluated for medical clearance for prostate surgery.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Prostate surgery with development of sepsis, myocardial infarction and death six days post surgery.
Diagnostic Code :09
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to complete EKG and stress test thus failing to diagnose coronary occlusion (s).
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/19/20162016-CA-0020166
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk12/3/2018
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
12/5/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$80,611
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
Current EKG will be done on day medical clearance is granted.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 53-2002CA-004192

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200639807
Claim Number :83-008277
Date Submitted :3/7/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-2575892 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHeidi Tam
Street Address
4680 Wilshire Blvd., Sixth Floor
CityStateZip
Los AngelesCA90010
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(323) 930 - 7078  heidi.tam@farmersinsurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKOLLAGUNTASCHANDRASEKHAR
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed320 1st Street, North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter HavenFL33881Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
011806846-0000$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64020Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL100052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/13/19986/4/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was admitted to hospital with complaints of congestion and chest discomfort and was admitted under the care of a cardiologist.The cardiologist recommended a cardiac catherization, the patient was transferred to another hospital and underwent a cardiac catherization under the care of insured doctor.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The cardiologist recommended a cardiac catherization and transferred the patient to hospital.The patient underwent a cardiac catherization under the care of insured and it was found that he had a 75% occlusion of his mid circumflex coronary artery, an ejection fraction of 61% and normal valve function .the patient was discharged home and was seen with his cardiologist for a follow up visit 5 days later.Physical assessment was negative and vital signs were stable, his medications were adjusted and was instructed to loose weight and improve his physical conditioning and to follow up.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiff alleges that the insured failed to more aggressively treat his cardiac condition resulting in a myocardial infarction that occurred two years later with resulting damage to his heart.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff alleges that he should have received angioplasty or a CABG and had he done so he would have avoided the major debilitating heart attack in 2000.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/8/200253-2002CA-004192
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk8/31/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bhatia, Karen K
Steel, JohnR
Johnson, Gary R
Center of Radiation Oncology, Inc.
Bond & Steele Clinic
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
9/2/2004
 
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$12,437
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,814
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$617,000$1,500,000
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured's care was within the standard of care.Plaintiff was only a patient of the insured for one day when he performed the cardiac catherization.Plaintiff did not have any symptoms for two years during which he was followed by an internist and cardiologist.He provided excellent care and given that the medical expenses are in execess of $600,000 and a life care plan inthe millions the case was settled for $25,000 as a nuissance value.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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