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Dr. MICHAEL S SCHARF, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAEL S SCHARF, MD
1325 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 701
US

Court Case # 16-2014-CA-3307

Indemnity Paid: $892,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472558
Claim Number : 39149/47015
Date Submitted : 8/4/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1449198  
Insurer Contact Information
Type Entity Name
Entity MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
City State Zip
Orlando FL 32819
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813   (407) 370 - 2247 ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMICHAELSSCHARF
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1325 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 701
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32207Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600440 12$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME14143Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MNassau
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - NASSAU100140
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/20/201110/25/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Lower back pain
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Bilateral fusion of L4-5
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper performance of bilateral fusion of L4-5
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Spinal cord injury
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/12/201416-2014-CA-3307
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval7/28/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute
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
11/6/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$892,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$29,019
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$10,512
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$228,154$0
Wage Loss$120,000$190,000
Other Expenses$0$150,000
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:8/4/2015 3:01:21 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 7/28/15
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition06-NOV-1428-JUL-15

 

 

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