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Dr. PATRICK HERON, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. PATRICK HERON, MD
9290 S.W. 72nd Street, Suite 101
US

Court Case # 2015-012924 CA 01

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201678533
Claim Number : POC-H-006584
Date Submitted : 5/20/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Baptist Health South Florida Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
65-0267668 0000
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual NANCY   CARR
Street Address
11440 SW 88th STREET
City State Zip
MIAMI FL 33176
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(305) 274 - 4070   (305) 274 - 2701 carol.lobacz@nccrms.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPatrick Heron
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer9290 S.W. 72nd Street, Suite 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33173Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PIC 2014/15 PIC13$10,000,000$10,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME83551Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

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
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL (DADE)100125
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Labor and Delivery Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/14/20123/23/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Term delivery by cesarean section.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
There was no operation, diagnostic or treatment procedure that caused injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis of this patient.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff alleged negligent application of Kiwi vacuum extractor resulting in an encephalohematoma and facial nerve injury. These allegations were unsupported by expert testimony and the suit was voluntarily withdrawn.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/16/20152015-012924 CA 01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/29/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Homestead Hospital
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$29,896
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$14,732
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
Not applicable.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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