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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. LYNN E HARMAN, MD
3326 Songbird Lane
US

Court Case # 53-2004CA-00543

Indemnity Paid: $575,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200536403
Claim Number :101510
Date Submitted :8/22/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
OPHTHALMIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (A R.R.G.)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
94-3047990 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMARITZA MORENO
Street Address
2828 CORAL WAY, SUITE 307
CityStateZip
MIAMIFL33145
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(305) 447 - 4513 (305) 447 - 4514MMORENO@MRCG.ORG
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualLynnEHarman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3326 Songbird Lane
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LakelandFL33811Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
OMC0009191$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME71433Surgery - OpthalmologyME71433

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
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
2/5/20027/10/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient first seen by insured on 2/5/02.She was under the care of other specialists following cataract surgery on both eyes.She was a very poorly controlled diabetic for 12 years.She had an appointment with another ophthalmologist on 2/5/02 for decreased vision and pain in her right eye.The specialist asked insured to evaluate patient since insured is glaucoma specialist.Insured treated the patient with drops and an anterior chamber paracentesis; however the right eye pressure remained extremely high and the patietn was nauseous and vomited due to the pain.Patient was completely blind in right eye and legally blind in left eye when she was first seen on 2/5/02.Insured told patient to return in one week for YAG laser as insured could not get a clear view of the retina in the left eye because of posterior capsular opacity and iris synechiae (adhesions).Insured wanted to refer patient to retinal specialist but knew she would not be seen until the adhesions were broken with dilating drops for a few days and after YAG laser was done.Patient did not return to see insured until 4/11/02 when she was still totally blind in the right eye and her vision had improved slightly in the left eye with the dilation.YAG laser was performed on 4/11/02 and patient was referred to retinal specialist.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient saw retinal specialist on 4/11/02 for evaluation.On 4/22/02 he attempted to perform a pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling, repair of retinal detachment, endo laser photocoagulation and silicone oil tamponade on the left eye.Unfortunately a massive hemorrhage resulted in the left eye which rendered the patient totally blind in the left eye.The retinal specialist tried a further procedure on 5/20/02 but the patient's vision could not be restored.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient claimed that insured should have referred patient to retinal specialist on 2/5/02 even though there was not a good view of the retina.Patient claimed that the two-month interval led to deterioration in patient's vision.Two experts reviewed case and were of the opinion insured met the standard of care and did not cause or contribute to patient's outcome.Due to tremendous potential sympathy plaintiff may have elicited settlement was pursued.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Loss of vision.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/2/200453-2004CA-00543
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk8/1/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Lowey, David M
Brinton, Thomas W
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$575,000
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
Case discussed with insurance company personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
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