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Dr. ROBERT J MELI, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ROBERT J MELI, MD
PO Box 7532
US

Court Case # 08-1788CA

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200850195
Claim Number :257140
Date Submitted :7/15/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-3014772 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAngela LaFrance
Street Address
13450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 160
CityStateZip
SunriseFL33323
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 838 - 99886216(866) 636 - 5421alafrance@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobertJMeli
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1441 Ridge Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34103Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
72116$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME24427Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationRadiology center
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/2/200511/12/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Left breast palpable mass
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Diagnostic bilateral mammogram and ultrasound
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Aggravation of pre-existing breast cancer
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
3/21/200808-1788CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier6/19/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Naples Radiologists, P.A.
Community Imaging Inc dba Naples Diagnostic Imaging Center
McKinney, ARNP, Sara
Tzilinis, M.D., Christina M
Jeffrey A. Heitmann, M.D., P.A. dba A Woman's Place
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
6/19/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$31,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$500,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$500,000$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Unknown
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/15/2008 9:57:11 AM
Reason for Change:Added "ultrasound" to description of procedure rendered
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Cause of InjuryDiagnostic bilateral mammogramDiagnostic bilateral mammogram and ultrasound

 

 

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

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Court Case # 06-699-CA

Indemnity Paid: $65,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200745585
Claim Number :23310
Date Submitted :5/14/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobertJMeli
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedPO Box 7532
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34101Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600226 05$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME24427Radiology - interventional5606

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityAnchor Health
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/10/20041/31/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CT scan of brain
Diagnostic Code :430.0
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose subarachnoid hemorrhage
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Aneurysm
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/3/200606-699-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier5/4/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Montecalvo, MD, Raymond
Naples Radiologists, PA
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
5/10/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$65,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$24,558
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,755
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$65,000
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
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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