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Dr. RANDA M GARRANA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RANDA M GARRANA, MD
12833 N. Kendall Drive
US

Court Case # 13-34842CA24

Indemnity Paid: $133,333.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575537
Claim Number : 1012463
Date Submitted : 8/14/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-6021331  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Pamela A Prudlow
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft. Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0370   (260) 486 - 0785 pamela.prudlow@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRandaMGarrana
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12833 N. Kendall Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33186Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
92RKB102404$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME94556Surgery - Opthalmology 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityMiami Vision Center/Lasik Vision Inst.
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/8/20133/10/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Presented for laser vision correction.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Microkeratome vision refractory surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper choice of procedure.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Injury to cornea and impeded vision.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/3/201313-34842CA24
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade7/14/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
The Lasik Vision Institute, LLC
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
6/30/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$133,333
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$70,696
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$125,000
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
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 13-34842 CA24

Indemnity Paid: $133,333.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575629
Claim Number : 1012463
Date Submitted : 8/25/2015
 
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 David   Stauber
Street Address
600 Corporate Dr.
City State Zip
Fort Lauderdale FL 33334
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 689 - 3033     stauber@litchfieldcavo.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRandaMGarrana
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12833 North Kendall Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33186Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
92RKB102404$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME94556Ophthalmology - Minor Surgery 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityThe LASIK Vision Institute
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/8/20133/10/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Myopia, astigmatism.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Bilateral microkeratome vision refractory surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Not applicable.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
A complication arose while performing the surgery, resulting in a small free flap in the right eye. This is a common and well-known complication associated with the microkeratome. The free flap was retrieved and reattached to the cornea followed by application of eye drops and a bandage contact lens. The vision correction surgery of the patient¿s left eye was performed without any complications.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/6/201313-34842 CA24
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade7/16/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
LASIK VISION INSTITUTE, LLC
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$133,333
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$63,627
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,070
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$133,333
Deductible$100,000
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
It was determined that the loss was not associated with a lack of safety management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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