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Dr. MADELYN GARCIA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MADELYN GARCIA, MD
12230 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 182
US

Court Case # 50219-CA-002285-MB

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989081
Claim Number : CLA0400097
Date Submitted : 6/18/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-2301054  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Diane M McNab
Street Address
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 33496
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 439 - 0580     dmcnab@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMadelyn Garcia
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12230 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 182
CityStateZip CodeCounty
West Palm BeachFL33418Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
720491N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ARNP9289614General Preventative 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
Other Outpatient FacilitySurgery Center of Atlantis
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/22/20182/23/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the surgical clinic with a medical history of vomiting and regurgitation. The patient's treating gastroenterologist recommended undergoing another EGD (espophagogastroduodenoscopy) performed.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient consented to having an EGD procedure performed by her treating GI specialist along with TIVA (total intravenous anesthesia) which was being provided by this provider.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient vomited and aspirated five to ten minutes after her EGD procedure. She was immediately suctioned and ambu bagged until EMS arrived and transported the patient to the hospital. The patient's admitting diagnosis was aspirated pneumonia, hypoxia and septic shock. The patient had a difficult time being weaned from the ventilator and underwent a tracheostomy and PEG Tube placement. The patient alleged improper treatment during the aspiration event which resulted in respiratory and neurological issues.
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
3/1/201950219-CA-002285-MB
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach5/8/2019
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
OtherSETTLED
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/13/2019
 
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$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
Insured conferenced with adjuster and attorney.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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