Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | LEONARD | LEICHUS | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2457 Care Drive Suite #D100 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Tallahassee | FL | 32308 | Leon | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP-IN083165 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME69965 | Gastroenterology - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Leon | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Physician's Office | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/4/2012 | 4/18/2013 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/12/2013 | 2013 CA 2218 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Leon | 10/8/2015 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |
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Does Dr. LEONARD LEICHUS, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. LEONARD LEICHUS, MD has at least 2 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).