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Dr. PAUL E LAPCO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. PAUL E LAPCO, MD
1 West Sample Road
US

Court Case # CACE-18-005372

Indemnity Paid: $75,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091313
Claim Number : 1048693-04
Date Submitted : 2/3/2020
 
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
IndividualPaulELapco
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedOne West Sample Rd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pompano Beach FL33064Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
777905$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82435Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
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
10/27/20159/19/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Excessive pain post - extraction, tenderness & tingling on right side of face
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Performed balloon dilatation sinusplasty
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Medical Negligence
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/7/2018CACE-18-005372
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward1/10/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gorensek MD, Margaret J
Rodriguez MD, Ignacio
Ear Nose & Throat Associates of South Florida PA
Hesse MD, Sabine
South Florida ENT Associates PA
Holy Cross Hospital Inc dba Holy Cross Medical Group
Holy Cross Hospital Inc dba Holy Cross Hospital
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
1/10/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$75,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$37,539
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$9,875
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
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 15-07649

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201677474
Claim Number : 1029344-01
Date Submitted : 8/11/2016
 
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 Susan K Spielman
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Fort Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0340     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPaul Lapco
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1 West Sample Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pompano BeachFL33064Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
777905$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82435Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology 

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 FacilityEar Nose & Throat Associates of South Fl
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/26/201310/12/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Sinus surgery
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Balloon surgery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Improper technique
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Increased hospital billing
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
9/18/201515-07649
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward2/29/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Ear Nose & Throat Associates of South Florida
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
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
OtherNot pursued - County Court
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$2,180
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$474
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:8/11/2016 11:49:40 AM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATED 8/11/2016
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel02180
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid0474

 

 

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