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Dr. LESLIE E DIAZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LESLIE E DIAZ, MD
840 US 1, Suite 120
US

Court Case # 50-2016-CA-011668

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782469
Claim Number : 59257501
Date Submitted : 6/29/2017
 
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 John D King
Street Address
901 south mopac Blvd V ste 400
City State Zip
Austin TX 78746
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(512) 425 - 5940   (512) 328 - 8067 john-king@tmlt.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLeslieEDiaz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed840 US 1, Suite 120
CityStateZip CodeCounty
North Palm BeachFL33408Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
131997$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64006Internal Medicine - 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
CENTRAL PALM BEACH SURGERY CENTER LTD147
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Otherphysician's office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/8/20145/26/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient developed infection following bilateral breast implant procedure
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient presented post-operative infection following bilateral mastectomy with breast implant procedure.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Plaintiffs alleged physician failed to timely diagnose and treat post-operative infection which led to the removal of the breast implants.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
As a result of the allegations, Plaintiffs claimed to have lost significant breast tissue from the infection where she had developed scarring and incurred significant medical expenses.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/3/201650-2016-CA-011668
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach6/7/2017
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
6/7/2017
 
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$38,650
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,650
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$200,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$100,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
none taken
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 502013 CA 018595 AB

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884044
Claim Number : 59202001
Date Submitted : 1/9/2018
 
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 John D King
Street Address
901 south mopac Blvd V ste 400
City State Zip
Austin TX 78746
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(512) 425 - 5940   (512) 328 - 8067 john-king@tmlt.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLeslie Diaz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed840 US Highway 1, Ste 120
CityStateZip CodeCounty
North Palm BeachFL33408Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
131997$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64006Internal Medicine - 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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER100253
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/8/20118/19/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
patient presented to the emergency room in altered mental status after undergoing facial cosmetic surgery 5 days earlier. While in the ED, patient was intubated as she was in acute respiratory failure.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was admitted into critical care unit and seen by multitude of specialists including insured physician.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was diagnosed with Group A streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Patient's blood pressure rapidly declined as her physicians tried to increase blood flow to her vital organs.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
As a result of patient's dangerous low blood pressure, patient was administered medication which allow blood flow to her vital organs but in doing do, restricted blood flow to her extremities. This was done to save the patient's life. As a result, patient underwent a bilateral BKA and lost her left hand. Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against several of the treating physicians including the insured physician for her injuries.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/9/2015502013 CA 018595 AB
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach12/12/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
murphy, mark
Jupiter Medical Center
Syed, baqir
Palm Beach Ear Nose and Throat
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
OtherPlaintiff voluntarily dismissed insured physician
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$216,540
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$63,454
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
none taken- insured physician provided care within the standard of care
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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