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Dr. MICHAELA KLEIN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAELA KLEIN, MD
1421 Malabar Rd. NE
US

Court Case # 05-2015-CA-01294

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781529
Claim Number : 14-005-AB-000639
Date Submitted : 3/30/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
HEALTH CARE CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-1994595  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Amber   Basra
Street Address
8725 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 810
City State Zip
Chicago IL 60631
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(773) 864 - 8291   (773) 864 - 8281 abasra@claritygrp.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichaela Klein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1421 Malabar Rd. NE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Palm BayFL32907Brevard
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
14-PA-005-AB$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS11236Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBrevard
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HOLMES REGIONAL-PALM BAY CAMPUS120007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/12/20139/3/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to Dr. Klein with complaints of severe and disabling pain as a result of hemorrhoids. The patient refused an in-office examination indicating that he could not tolerate the pain. Dr. Klein diagnosed internal and external hemorrhoids when she did the examination while the patient was anesthetized.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A complex hemorrhoidectomy was performed on 12/12/13. The patient did well initially but began experiencing pain during bowel movements.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
He was diagnosed with anal stenosis which required remedial surgery. This caused additional pain and suffering and a delay in his recovery.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/23/201505-2015-CA-01294
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Brevard12/6/2016
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
1/4/2017
 
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$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$30,443
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/30/2017 2:44:25 PM
Reason for Change:Update insurer information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Insurer NameHEALTH CARE CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP

 

 

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Court Case # 2017CA2746

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887200
Claim Number : 163123
Date Submitted : 12/6/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-2301054  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Richard   Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142   (904) 394 - 7134 rpetersen@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichaelaSKlein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed38135 Market Square
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ZephyrhillsFL33542Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
725479N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS11236Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER14960499
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/25/20165/5/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
symptomatic diverticulitis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Dr. Klein performed an abdominal lavage with antibiotic washout for symptomatic diverticulits. A colonic leak was later identified, Mr. Hudon became septic, requiring a second surgery for a colostomy. It is claimed by Plaintiff that rather than initially performing the abdominal lavage, a definitive surgery to treat a perforated large intestine from a ruptured diverticula should have been performed. A defense standard of care expert supported Dr. Klein¿s decision not to perform a Hartmann (surgical resection and colostomy, the later primary anastamosis) based on Mr. Hudon¿s young age and her desire to avoid a bigger surgery and diverting colostomy in the face of an ¿angry¿ abdomen.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
symptomatic diverticulitis
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
9/5/20172017CA2746
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco7/13/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Medical Clinic
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
OtherSettled between parties
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/13/2018
 
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$37,827
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
Facts of the case were discussed with insured and risk management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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