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Dr. MICHAEL SCHOU, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAEL SCHOU, MD
1100 NW 95 Street Suite 126
US

Court Case # 03-22050CA-05

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988914
Claim Number : FP2837401
Date Submitted : 5/24/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichael Schou
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1100 NW 95 Street Suite 126
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33150Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-98549$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME38962Anesthesiology - All Other 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationPain Management Clinic
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPatient's work van
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/11/20024/30/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Intractable pain post work related injury; broken jaw.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Pain management treatment with Duragesic Patches 75mcg and Actiq lollipops 800mg breakthrough pain.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was found in his work van with a syringe in his left arm. Suspected overdose to liquid Fentanyl unrelated to medications prescribed by insured physician.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/9/200303-22050CA-05
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade5/10/2019
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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/10/2019
 
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$156,727
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$77,220
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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