Dr. MARY T GRIFFEN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. MARY T GRIFFEN, MD

28 White Bridge Rd

Indemnity Paid: $400,000.00

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
HOMELAND INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
52-1568827
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Mike			Clark
Street Address
199 Scott Swamp Road
City				State	Zip
Farmington				CT	06032
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(860) 321 - 2544		(877) 256 - 5067	mclark@onebeaconpro.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	MARY		T	GRIFFEN
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		28 White Bridge Rd
City		State	Zip Code	County
Nashville		TN	37205	Out of state
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
MPP416011		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME81316		Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Polk
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Emergency Room
Name of Institution		Code
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER		100032
Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
2/20/2012		12/5/2012

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to the emergency department by ambulance following a single car motor vehicle accident. Patient complained of moderate pain in the head, neck, abdomen and left hip. The patient also had swelling and pain in both feet.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
X-rays of both feet/ankles
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
x-ray of the ankle was misinterpreted allowing for a failure to diagnose right talus abnormalities subsequently requiring surgical repair
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Allegations that the x-ray of the ankle was misinterpreted allowing for a failure to diagnose right talus abnormalities subsequently requiring surgical repair. Dr. GriffenÂ¿s interpretation was supported by a retained expert as being reasonable and in conformity with the radiology standard of care. A defense expert also maintained that the subsequent surgery was necessary regardless.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
6/20/2013			13-006445-CI
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Pinellas			11/6/2014
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/28/2014

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$400,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$62,045

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Unknown at this time

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