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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LANCE KIM, MD
1503 SW 1st Ave
US

Court Case # 19CA000650AX

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201990616
Claim Number : 59298301
Date Submitted : 11/14/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PHYSICIANS INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
13-4235490  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Renee M Silvia
Street Address
901 S. Mopac Expressway, Blg 5, Suite 500
City State Zip
Austin TX 78744
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(512) 425 - 5924     renee-silvia@tmlt.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLANCE KIM
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2237 S.W. 19th Avenue, Suite 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OcalaFL34471Marion
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
131909$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS7448Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MMarion
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationPatient's work
Name of InstitutionCode
MUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER100062
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/7/20168/14/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was referred for complaints of blurred vision and eye discomfort in his right eye and tingling in his cheek.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A neurologic exam was performed and the patient had a constricted right pupil and droopy right eyelid. As a result, an MRI of the brain was ordered, ultrasound and transcranial Doppler.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient subsequently developed a stroke and developed loss of vision in his right eye.
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
3/26/201919CA000650AX
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Marion11/11/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Martin, David R
Downtown Chiropractic
Florida Neurological Center, LLC
Solstice MRI
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
11/8/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$40,215
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$25,750
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
No risk management issues identified.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 2001-CA-002645

Indemnity Paid: $20,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200537227
Claim Number :18041-01
Date Submitted :10/19/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS ASSURANCE CORPORATIONPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2102867 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNancy Kirsch
Street Address
327 Plaza Real, Suite 319
CityStateZip
Boca RatonFL33432
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(561) 362 - 3332 (561) 417 - 6125nkirsch@acaponline.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLanceYKim
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1503 SW 1st Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OcalaFL34474Marion
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
127140$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS7448Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MMarion
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
11/1/19998/8/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Back and leg pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured began a neurological evaluations andwork-up of the claimant for these complaints.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
It is alleged that the insured failed to accurately diagnose the etiology of claimant's neuromyopathy and failed to discontinue medications that led to a stroke.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/7/20022001-CA-002645
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Citrus4/28/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Delfin, Luis
Sami, Arif
The Long Term Care Foundation, Inc.
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
4/27/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$20,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$117,853
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$26,555
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
Insured consulted with claims personnel and defense counsel.$20,000.00 was paid in full and final settlement of all claims on behalf of the insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR:Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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