Dr. ROBERT E ROTHFIELD, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. ROBERT E ROTHFIELD, MD

2300 North Commerce Parkway Suite 202

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

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

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Robert		E	Rothfield
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2300 North Commerce Parkway Suite 202
City		State	Zip Code	County
Weston		FL	33326	Broward
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
0066924		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME66489		Surgery - Plastic

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Broward
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Other		Physician's office
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
3/21/2013		1/27/2014

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the insured post-op abdominoplasty and complained of pleurisy like symptoms in the left back area.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured examined the patient and noticed that she was doing well, physical examination was normal and advised her to go to the ER if she developed shortness of breath or an increase in chest pain.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to refer the patient to the ER resulting in a neurological event secondary to pulmonary embolism.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stroke.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
7/21/2015			CACE 15012921
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Broward			12/14/2018
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
No Payment Made
Court Decision			Other
Other			Dismissed with Prejudice
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$41,896

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$49,925

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

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.

Does Dr. ROBERT E ROTHFIELD, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?

Dr. ROBERT E ROTHFIELD, MD has at least 1 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).

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