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Dr. LOURDES T SANTIAGO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LOURDES T SANTIAGO, MD
1395 S PINELLAS AVE
US

Court Case # 15-002021-CI

Indemnity Paid: $750,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576161
Claim Number : PLFHNP080642
Date Submitted : 10/23/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-3375731 4333
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Matthew   Evans
Street Address
900 Hope Way
City State Zip
Altamonte Springs FL 32714
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(407) 357 - 2272     matt.evans@ahss.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLOURDESTSANTIAGO
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer1395 S PINELLAS AVE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TARPON SPRINGSFL34689Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
8258 -2014$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME97611Surgery - General 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital100055
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/9/201312/9/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
COLON DYSFUNCTION AND CONSTIPATION.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
ROBOTIC ASSISTED RIGHT AND TRANSVERSE COLECTOMY WITHSIDE TO SIDE ANASTOMOSIS.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
PLAINTIFF CRITICIZES PHYSICIAN'S USE OF THE DAVINCISURGICAL SYSTEM IN SPITE OF PRESENCE OF DENSE ADHESIONAND FAILURE TO RUN BOWEL TO CHECK FOR INJURY RESLUTINGIN UNDETECTED BOWEL PERFORATION. PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THATPHYSICIAN FAILED TO PERFORM THE SAFEST AND MOSTCONSERVATIVE SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OPTION FOR THE SMALLBOWEL PERFORATION.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/16/201515-002021-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas10/13/2015
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
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/13/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$750,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 19003606-Cl

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091174
Claim Number : 71181
Date Submitted : 1/21/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type Entity Name
Entity MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
76 S. Laura St., Suite 900
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068 4068   claims@medmaldirect.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLourdesTSantiago
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1305 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Suite A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ClearwaterFL33756Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL708054$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME97611Surgery - Colon and Rectal 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL100180
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/27/201712/18/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Abdominal pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Robotic assisted cholecystectomy.
Diagnostic Code :03
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Transection of the common bile duct during surgery.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/30/201919003606-Cl
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas12/20/2019
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
12/18/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$13,146
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $45,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201883938
Claim Number : 70911-A
Date Submitted : 1/2/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual James P Lacey
Street Address
76 South Laura Street, Suite 900
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@medmaldirect.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLourdesTSantiago
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1305 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Ste. A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ClearwaterFL33756Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL708054$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME97611Surgery - Colon and Rectal 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/27/20155/23/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Incisional hernia.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic placement of synthetic mesh.
Diagnostic Code :04
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Allergic reaction to synthetic mesh.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR12/6/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within 90 days of suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/13/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$45,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$16,917
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
Unknown.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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