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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ROBERT UTEG, MD
7315 Hudson Ave
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Court Case # 51-2014-CA-002263

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575213
Claim Number : 70299
Date Submitted : 7/16/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Trisha D Bowles
Street Address
245 Riverside Avenue
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@mymedmal.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobert Uteg
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7315 Hudson Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HudsonFL34667Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707510$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME105701Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityGulf Coast Orthopedic Center
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/1/20112/18/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with complaints of low back pain and bilateral leg pain that had increased in severity since its onset in 2003.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
In an attempt to relieve patient's pain, physician performed three separate procedures on or around her vertebrae.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged that post operation, her pain still persisted.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/20/201451-2014-CA-002263
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco5/27/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bonati, Alfred O
Gulf Coast Orthopedic Center Alfred O Bonati MD 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
Directed verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/23/2015
 
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$16,594
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
Insurer consulted with the provider.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 2014-CA-366-WS-H

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201679968
Claim Number : 70232A
Date Submitted : 10/12/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual James P Lacey
Street Address
245 Riverside Ave, Suite 550
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@medmaldirect.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualROBERTPUTEG
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7315 Hudson Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HudsonFL34667Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707510$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME105701Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityGulf Coast Orthopedic Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/2/20118/12/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient complained of serve back pain with right leg pain and numbness.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Right laminectomy, foranminotomy, and discectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Increased back pain and numbness.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/31/20142014-CA-366-WS-H
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco9/14/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gulf Coast Orthopedic Center
Alfred Bonati , M.D. P.A.
Medical Development Corp of Pasco County
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
10/12/2016
 
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$39,266
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
Discussed case with insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 2019-CA-001460

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092255
Claim Number : CLA0466461
Date Submitted : 4/17/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-2301054  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Steven R Carey
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8127   (904) 309 - 8127 scarey@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobert Uteg
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7315 Hudson Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HudsonFL34667Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
730197N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME105701Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityGulfcoast Orthopedic Center Corporation
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/15/201612/27/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient complained of spinal pain and discomfort.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Physician performed facetectomies at multiple levels and underwent a spinal fusion.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleging physician performed multiple improper spinal surgeries causing destabilization of the spine.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Destabilization of the spine.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/15/20192019-CA-001460
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco4/16/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bonati, MD, Alfred
Gulfcoast Orthopedic Center Corporation
The Bonati Spine Institute
Alfred Bonati, MD, 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
4/16/2020
 
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$22,677
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 the insured and Risk Management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 14-CA-328

Indemnity Paid: $185,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201573284
Claim Number : 70228
Date Submitted : 1/22/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDMAL DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
27-2813188  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Trisha D Bowles
Street Address
245 Riverside Avenue
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32202
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 482 - 4068   (888) 974 - 6458 claims@mymedmal.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobert Uteg
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7315 Hudson Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HudsonFL34689Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FL707510$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME105701Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilitySurgery Center
Name of InstitutionCode
MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF PASCO COUNTY20
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/14/20118/7/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cervical and Lumbar spine pain with radiculopathy
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
L$/L% Right laminotomy, foraminotomy, and discectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Dura Leak
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
2/12/201414-CA-328
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco12/22/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Gulf Coast Orthopedic Ctr/Alfred O. Bonati, M.D., P.A.
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
12/22/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$185,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$43,114
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
Carrier consulted Insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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