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Dr. NEREIDA ROMERO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. NEREIDA ROMERO, MD
4225 East Fowler Avenue
US

Court Case # 6:07-CV-1757-ORL-PCF

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201056801
Claim Number :0F0900
Date Submitted :3/25/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
16-1387862 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKarenMRichards
Street Address
424 S, Woods Mill Road, Suite 340
CityStateZip
ChesterfieldMO63017
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(314) 579 - 4204n/a(314) 579 - 4280Karen.Richards@sedgwickcms.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNereida Romero
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer4225 East Fowler Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33167Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
7411913$5,000,000*NR
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME86441Pathology - All Other 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Locationlaboratory
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Otherlaboratory
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/1/20056/25/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient underwent a tissue biopsy of his urethra which was diagnosed as invasive, high-grade carcinoma.He underwent radiation therapy from June through August 2005.A follow-up cystoscopy allegedly did not show any malignancy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent a tissue biopsy of his urethra which was diagnosed as invasive, high-grade carcinoma.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleges false positive cancer diagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleges false positive cancer diagnosis resulted in unnecessary radiation therapy from June through August 2005.It is alleged the radiation therapy resulted in changes and strictures.
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
10/12/20076:07-CV-1757-ORL-PCF
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange2/13/2008
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
2/1/2008
 
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$100,245
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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