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Dr. LEON A POVEDA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LEON A POVEDA, MD
7031 Washington Ave
US

Court Case # 50-2016-CA-010954-XX

Indemnity Paid: $77,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782182
Claim Number : 1034257-05
Date Submitted : 2/13/2018
 
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
IndividualLeonAPoveda
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7031 Washington Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LantanaFL33462Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
724557$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82695Physicians - 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
 FPalm Beach
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
8/20/20146/21/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Positive fecal occult blood test
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
consulted with treating ARNP, consider gastrointestinal evaluation if persists
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to properly supervise ARNP & manage positive fecal occult blood tests
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
colon cancer
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
9/26/201650-2016-CA-010954-XX
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach5/17/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Williamson ARNP, Ellen P
Primary Care Specialists
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
5/17/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$77,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$11,650
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$6,601
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$66,625
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:8/25/2017 1:55:04 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 8/25/2017
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid39216601
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel795711637
 
Date of Change:2/13/2018 9:50:24 AM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 2/13/2018
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel1163711650

 

 

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