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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. REGINA S SCOTT, MD
1118 S Orange Avenue South
US

Court Case # 2017-CA-001546-0

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783551
Claim Number : 158962
Date Submitted : 11/2/2017
 
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 Richard   Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142   (904) 394 - 7134 rpetersen@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualREGINASSCOTT
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1118 S Orange Avenue South
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32806Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MS001531$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Licensed Practical Nurse 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ARNP9251571Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
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
9/21/201510/6/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Likely unpreventable arrhythmia.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Mr. Canton consulted with Nurse Practitioner Scott on 08/26/15 with complaints of shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and gastric reflux. Nurse Scott ordered an EKG that was performed at Orlando Heart Center that came back within 'normal' limits; Mr. Canton was seen again on 09/21/15, & underwent a full physical exam - he was referred by ARNP Scott to a Gastroenterologist for severe GERD; x-rays taken of the chest were 'normal'; Plaintiffs' estate alleged that ARNP Scott should have ordered a STAT Cardiology referral; there is some discrepancy that this was ordered and failed to adhere by the decedent who expired on 02/14/16 due to a likely unpreventable arrhythmia.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Mr. Canton consulted with Nurse Practitioner Scott on 08/26/15 with complaints of shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and gastric reflux. Nurse Scott ordered an EKG that was performed at Orlando Heart Center that came back within 'normal' limits; Mr. Canton was seen again on 09/21/15, & underwent a full physical exam - he was referred by ARNP Scott to a Gastroenterologist for severe GERD; x-rays taken of the chest were 'normal'; Plaintiffs' estate alleged that ARNP Scott should have ordered a STAT Cardiology referral; there is some discrepancy that this was ordered and failed to adhere by the decedent who expired on 02/14/16 due to a likely unpreventable arrhythmia.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/17/20172017-CA-001546-0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange11/2/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
Otherto be approved by infant's comp. hearing
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
11/1/2017
 
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$0
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 the case have been discussed with risk management and the insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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