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Dr. RICHARD LUCEY, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RICHARD LUCEY, MD
710 Underwood Avenue
US

Court Case # 2009-CA-004121

Indemnity Paid: $75,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201471688
Claim Number :FP3904701
Date Submitted :8/25/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKelly Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway W. Suite 400
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32258
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038  kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRichard Lucey
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed710 Underwood Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PensacolaFL32504Escambia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-IN064389$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME14049Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MEscambia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (PENSACOLA)100025
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/21/20078/17/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Syncopal episode.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient admitted to SHH by Dr. Ermolenko and CXR was interpreted by Dr. Landrieu as right mid-lung nodular density most likely nipple shadow.Repeat study with nipple marker was suggested neither Dr Ermolenko nor anyone at SHH followed up on a repeat CXR and patient was discharged by Dr. Ermolenko
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Disputed allegations of failure to follow up on abnormal CXR finding by doing a repeat CXR outpatient.The insured never formally consulted nor communicated with to complete a repeat study.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death from metastatic disease.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/21/20092009-CA-004121
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Escambia8/4/2014
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
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$75,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$93,013
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$53,567
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.

 

 

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