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Dr. PAUL D JO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. PAUL D JO, MD
2301 SE 3rd Ave Bldg 100
US

Court Case # 20-CA-0077

Indemnity Paid: $400,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092968
Claim Number : 390665
Date Submitted : 7/14/2020
 
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 Sarah E Johnson
Street Address
12724 GRAN BAY PKWY W, Suite 400
City State Zip
JACKSONVILLE FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 362 - 3041     Sarah.Johnson@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPaulDJo
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3201 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OcalaFL34471Marion
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1866717$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72987Urology- minor surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FMarion
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysicians Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/17/201710/7/2019
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
urothelial cancer stage IV
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Our insured ordered several diagnostic studies including CTs of theabdomen with and without contrast that were interpreted by aradiologist on 02/24/17 and 01/26/18. The radiologist reported therewere no abnormalities on the studies. The patient continued to havehematuria for which our insured continued to monitor with medication,additional scanning and an additional cystoscopy. In 10/2018 thepatient a bladder tumor was revealed on an additional abdominal CT.The insured performed excision and biopsy. The pathology indicatedno malignancy. Following additional symptoms, the patient wasreferred for an additional CT scan which revealed in infiltrative mass inher right kidney extending to her ureter.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose transitional cell carcinoma.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Hematuria reported to pt.'s PCP, pt. was referred to our insuredurologist.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/15/202020-CA-0077
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Marion5/22/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Trigg, Lance P
Radiology Imaging Associates
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
6/22/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$400,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$28,790
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,854
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.

 

Court Case # 2017-CP-835

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884855
Claim Number : 1041868-01
Date Submitted : 8/28/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPaulDJo
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2301 SE 3rd Ave Bldg 100
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OcalaFL34471Marion
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
783512$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72987Surgery - Urological 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MMarion
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/7/20153/24/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
hematuria (blood in urine)
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
cystoscopy and IV pyelograms
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
failure to order a cell cytology diagnosis test
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
delay in diagnosis of bladder cancer resulting in increased morbidity
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/18/20172017-CP-835
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Marion3/14/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Urology Care Center of Central Florida PA
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
3/14/2018
 
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$14,590
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$5,880
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$240,000
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/28/2018 2:43:26 PM
Reason for Change:looked up counties and made change according to address
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person Address CountySumterMarion
Insured Address CountySumterMarion
 
Date of Change:3/28/2018 2:46:09 PM
Reason for Change:looked up counties and made changes accordingly
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
County Injury Occurred InSumterMarion
 
Date of Change:8/28/2018 10:47:11 AM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid48085880
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel686914590

 

 

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