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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. NILE LESTRANGE, MD
1600 S. Federal Highway, 10th Floor
US

Court Case # 11023615

Indemnity Paid: $275,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472711
Claim Number : 11-0143-A-07
Date Submitted : 11/19/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Linda D Collins
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887 214 (904) 296 - 1245 lcollins@fdinsurancecompany.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNile Lestrange
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1600 S. Federal Highway, 10th Floor
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pompano BeachFL33062Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CM01000016$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME12347Surgery - Orthopedic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityPompano Beach Surgical Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/26/20077/12/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the insured for injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Nucleoplasty by this insured.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None made.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to remove the small metallic fragment that broke off the tip of the defective wand the insured used to perform the nucleoplasty procedure, resulting in the fragment remaining in the patient's C3/C4 disc space.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/4/201111023615
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward10/20/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Nile R. Lestrange, M.D., P.A.
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
10/20/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$275,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$95,929
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
Circumstances of this case have been discussed with the insured and Risk Management was notified.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # CACE-16-000879

Indemnity Paid: $99,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885732
Claim Number : 333757
Date Submitted : 6/22/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
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
IndividualNileRLestrange
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1600 S Federal Highway 10th Floor
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pompano BeachFL33062Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0977276$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME12347Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityParkcreek Surgery Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/16/20119/4/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented with pain following an automobile accident.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured performed an endoscopic laminectomy of the lumbar spine under fluoroscopic guidance on 10/02/2013.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleged has continued weakness and pain.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/10/2016CACE-16-000879
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward5/23/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Parkcreek Surgery Center, Inc.
Nile R Lestrange, MD PA
Orthopaedics PA
South Florida Orthopedic Institute
Southeast Florida Orthopedic Specialists
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
5/23/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$99,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$54,771
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$25,855
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$99,000
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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