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Dr. MICHAEL H GRODIN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAEL H GRODIN, MD
3817 PORTER ST NW
US

Court Case # 502006CA001155

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200643466
Claim Number :102460
Date Submitted :12/11/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
OPHTHALMIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (A R.R.G.)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
94-3047990 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMedical Risk Consultant Group
Street Address
2655 LeJeune Road, Suite 803
CityStateZip
Coral GablesFL33134
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(305) 447 - 4513 (305) 447 - 4514MMORENO@MRCG.ORG
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichaelHGrodin
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3817 PORTER ST NW
CityStateZip CodeCounty
WASHINGTONDC20016-2917Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
OMC0010298$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS8744Ophthalmology - Minor Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/7/20041/4/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Posterior subcapsular cataract of right eye.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent cataract surgery of right eye on 1/7/04.On 1/16/04, he underwent addiitonal surgery for a wound leak and malaligned intraocular lens.The patient subsequently underwent additional removal and replacement of the intraocular lens implant, lysis of anterior adhesions, subtotal vitrectotomy, and repair of Descemet's membrane detachment of the right eye.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
none.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient has decreased visual acuity, double vision, floaters and halos in the right eye.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/6/2006502006CA001155
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach12/4/2006
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
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 and reviewed with medical experts who were supportive of insured.Discussions were held between insured, defense counsel and carrier personnel.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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