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Dr. KRISTIN P FERNANDEZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. KRISTIN P FERNANDEZ, MD
4800 Beach Blvd., Suite 10
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Court Case # 16-2003-CA-001720

Indemnity Paid: $625,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200432837
Claim Number :16816
Date Submitted :9/14/2004
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKristinPFernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4800 Beach Blvd., Suite 10
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32207Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600102 00$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS7697Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology502903991

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE100179
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/3/200012/26/2000
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Preeclampsia and placental abruption/multi-organ failure
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
C-section, mismanagement of magnesium sulfate
Diagnostic Code :641.21
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged mismanagement of preeclampsia
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Preeclampsia and placental abruption
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/2/200316-2003-CA-001720
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval9/10/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
Ong, Carmencita
O'Callaghan, James
Venus, Bahman
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
9/10/2004
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$625,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$74,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$18,000
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$625,000
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
Risk Management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 10-GA-25

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201368499
Claim Number :40314-02
Date Submitted :10/2/2013
 
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
IndividualKristin Fernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11437 Central Parkway, Suite 105
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32224Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98026$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS7697Surgery - Gynecology80167

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER AND WOLFSON 100088
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/15/201010/19/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and had to undergo a vaginal surgery to rule out the cause of anemia.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient suffered hypoxia while under general anesthesia for a hysteroscopy and D&C, which led to a brain injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient's permanent brain injury after suffering the episode of hypoxia.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/29/201210-GA-25
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Clay9/9/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bebeau, M.D., Eugene R
Baptist Medical Center-South
Pennington, M.D., John
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
9/9/2013
 
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$15,616
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$6,510
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
Deductible$50,000
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
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $212,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201677792
Claim Number : 52646
Date Submitted : 4/1/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1449198  
Insurer Contact Information
Type Entity Name
Entity MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
City State Zip
Orlando FL 32819
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813   (407) 370 - 2247 ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKristinPFernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedPO Box 16568
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32245Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1603080 01$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS7697Gynecology - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH23960052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/24/20143/13/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Left vaginal wall duct cyst
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Removal of cyst
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly perform procedure
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Rectovaginal fistula requiring loop colostomy
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR3/16/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/16/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$212,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$15,442
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,438
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$60,977$0
Wage Loss$8,192$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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