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Dr. LEONARD LEICHUS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LEONARD LEICHUS, MD
P.O. Box 14507
US

Court Case # 37-2013-CA-000645

Indemnity Paid: $395,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201469327
Claim Number :FP4264701
Date Submitted :1/8/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKelly Andrews
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038  kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLeonard Leichus
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedP.O. Box 14507
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TallahasseeFL32317Leon
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
IN083165$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME69965Gastroenterology - Minor Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLeon
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
9/4/20091/18/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
IBS, anemia, arteriovernous malformations.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Colonoscopy and pill cam study.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Disputed allegations of failing to properly complete and interpret the colonoscopy and pill cam study resulting in failure to diangose cancer of the cecum and ileoceccal valve.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged 14 month delay in the diagnosis of colon cancer resulting in more extensive treatment with a poort prognosis and shortened life expectancy.
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
5/22/201337-2013-CA-000645
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Leon12/18/2013
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$395,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$18,517
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$16,531
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
Insurancecompany staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures.Patient Safety referral is made if approppriate.
 
Updates
 
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Court Case # 2013 CA 2218

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576122
Claim Number : FP4423201
Date Submitted : 10/19/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
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
IndividualLEONARD LEICHUS
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2457 Care Drive Suite #D100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TallahasseeFL32308Leon
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-IN083165$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME69965Gastroenterology - 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
 FLeon
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/4/20124/18/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was followed for constipation, fatty infiltration of the liver, reflux, dyspepsia, colon screening, polyp removal/biopsy, and obesity. Patient was ultimately diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the colon.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was followed closely for repetitive polyp growth with serial colonoscopies and polypectomies. Pathology confirmed no malignancy, yet due to repetitive polyp growth, the patient was referred for surgical consultation multiple times; however, she was noncompliant and failed to follow up with a surgeon.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Disputed allegations of failing to timely diagnose colon cancer and refer the patient for surgical consultation for a timely right hemicolectomy. The records document the patient was noncompliant and refused surgical consultation multiple times.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Disputed allegations of decreased survivability from delay in diagnosis of colon cancer.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/12/20132013 CA 2218
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Leon10/8/2015
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
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$28,338
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$5,914
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
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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