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Dr. MICHAEL G FOLEY, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAEL G FOLEY, MD
524 James Lee Blvd. West
US

Court Case # 06CA3170

Indemnity Paid: $10,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200850948
Claim Number :41989
Date Submitted :9/22/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
foley, michael gPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-2250231ME31078
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
Individualjohn fricke
Street Address
307 south palafox street
CityStateZip
pensacola FL32503
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(850) 438 - 1111  jbf@whsf-law.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichaelGFoley
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer524 James Lee Blvd. West
CityStateZip CodeCounty
CrestviewFL32536Okaloosa
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
41989$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME31078Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOkaloosa
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
12/13/20024/5/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Ms. Tygett began seeing Dr. Foley in July of 2001.Dr. Foley performed a breast exam at that time, which was normal.Ms. Tygett had her last previous mammogram in 1995.Therefore, Dr. Foley referred her for to Angel Williamson Women's Center, P.A. for additional examination, imaging and follow-up care.Following care at the Center in 2001 and 2002, an employee of the Center, Dr. Green, did a breast exam in December 2003 that revealed a mass in Ms. Tygett's right breast.Although Dr. Green interpreted the imaging studies as benign, based on her physical findings, she referred Ms. Tygett to a surgeon for biopsy.Ms Tygett was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2004.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Ms. Tygett alleges that Dr. Foley improperly failed to do breast exams after referring her to Angel Williamson Women's Center, P.A., delaying her diagnosis.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Ms. Tygett alleges her diagnosis of breast cancer was delayed.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged delay in diagnosis of breast cancer.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/28/200606CA3170
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Okaloosa9/2/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Williamson, Angel
Smith, William B
Angel Williamson Imaging Center, P.A.
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
OtherPlaintiff is voluntarily dismissing claim.
Arbitration
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
8/26/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$10,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$15,759
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,050
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$10,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Educate patients on referral to Women's Center for physical exam and imaging studies.
 
Updates
 
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