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Dr. RICARDO ESTAPE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RICARDO ESTAPE, MD
6701 Sunset Drive, Suite 200B
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Court Case # 13-2005-ca-005960-00

Indemnity Paid: $647,093.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201262945
Claim Number :31749-01
Date Submitted :2/23/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRicardo Estape
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8585 Sunset Dr, Ste 202
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33143Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
48299$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME65373Surgery - Gynecology80167

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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/6/200312/10/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Moderate differentiated adenocarcinoma.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent a modified radical hysterectomy and was not happy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Infertility.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/23/200513-2005-ca-005960-00
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade2/1/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Westchester General Hospital
Dickinson, M.D., Brucha
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/1/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$647,093
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$261,324
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$100,220
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$647,093
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$10,074$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. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 15-012646 CA 06

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783748
Claim Number : 326253
Date Submitted : 11/29/2017
 
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 Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRicardoEEstape
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8585 Sunset Drive Suite 202
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33143Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0912399$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME65373Surgery - Gynecology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FEscambia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL100154
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/18/20131/19/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Post-surgical hematoma to the pelvic cervical and cervical area and recurrent endometriosis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient alleged unnecessary removal of her cervix resulting in damage to her ureter.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Damage to the ureter.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/10/201515-012646 CA 06
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade11/14/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Diaz, MD, John P
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
11/14/2017
 
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$73,081
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$52,685
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.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887340
Claim Number : BHS-H-008020
Date Submitted : 12/18/2018
 
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
IndividualRicardo Estape
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer7000 S.W. 62nd Avenue, Suite 600
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33143Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PIC 2017/18 EXC1 PIC16$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME65373Surgery - 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
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL100154
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/5/20175/1/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Urinary and fecal incontinence and possible recurrent mantle cell lymphoma.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Surgery performed to rule out ovarian gynecologic cancer and lysis of adhesions.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis of patient.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Claimant's attorney alleged a delay in diagnosis and treatment of perforations of the colon following surgery resulting in septicemia, cardiac arrest, emergent bowel resection, multisystem failure, multiple abdominal fistulas and prolonged hospitalization. This case was settled without an admission of liability in order to avoid protracted litigation and potential excess exposure to this physician.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR10/31/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gomez, Isabel
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After arbitration is initiated or prior to suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
10/23/2018
 
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$15,495
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,190
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Physician discussed case with defense counsel and claim consultant.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 10-040707CA102

Indemnity Paid: $204,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201160248
Claim Number :39641-02
Date Submitted :3/28/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRicardo Estape
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6701 Sunset Drive, Suite 200B
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33143Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
48299$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME65373Surgery - Gynecology80167

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
Patient's Home 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/23/20081/8/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Menorrhagia and fibroids.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Subsequent to a robotic hysterectomy and salpingo oophorectomy, the patient developed complications of infection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Large pelvic abscess, septic shock and multisystem failure.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/17/201010-040707CA102
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/9/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Lambrou, M.D., Nicholas
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
3/9/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$204,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$3,402
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,856
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$204,500
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$572,732$0
Wage Loss$20,000$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. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781884
Claim Number : 346334
Date Submitted : 4/19/2017
 
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 Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRicardoEEstape
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8585 Sunset Drive Suite 202
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33143Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0912399$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME65373Gynecology - 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
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL100154
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/27/20138/18/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Removal of uterine fibroids.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Removal of uterine fibroids.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
During the surgery by another physician the right ureter was injured and our insured was called to place a stent.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR3/31/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Venditto, Joseph
South Miami Hospital
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
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$10,987
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$3,748
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.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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