Medical Malpractice Cases

Dr. RONALD PORTER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

Add Your Comments
Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RONALD PORTER, MD
1613 NORTH HARRISON PARKWAY
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $500,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092657
Claim Number : EHC-FL-19-430192
Date Submitted : 6/4/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
EmCare Holdings, Inc. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
75-173235 SI
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kathy A Stockton
Street Address
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500
City State Zip
Houston TX 77027
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 2404   (713) 461 - 8130 kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRONALD PORTER
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer7700 WEST SUNRISE BLVD
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PLANTATIONFL33322Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ 1040025381-17$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME47779Radiology - Diagnostic - 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
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Hospital/InstitutionGOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/12/201811/4/2019
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
DISKITIS/OSTEOMYELITIS
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
ADMITTED FOR WORK UP AND MRI W/CONTRAST WAS PERFORMED.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
ALLEGED FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
PARAPLEGIA
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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
*NR6/4/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/16/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$500,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$18,720
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$11,895
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
UNKNOWN
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 50-2018-CA-002187

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988580
Claim Number : SHI-17R-JV-373284-2
Date Submitted : 4/24/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
EmCare Holdings, Inc. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
75-173235 SI
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kathy A Stockton
Street Address
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500
City State Zip
Houston TX 77027
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 2404   (713) 461 - 8130 kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRONALDMPORTER
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer1613 NORTH HARRISON PARKWAY
CityStateZip CodeCounty
SUNRISEFL33213Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ 4032218126-2$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME47779Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL110006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherRADIOLOGY
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/4/20162/16/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
ABDOMINAL PAIN
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CT ON 4/4 AND ABDOMINAL MRI ON 4/6
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PORTAL VEIN SUPERIOR MESENTERIC VEIN THROMBOSIS
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
COMPLICATIONS
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
2/21/201850-2018-CA-002187
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach4/24/2019
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
3/19/2019
 
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$64,650
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$44,473
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
UNKNOWN
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. RONALD PORTER, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?

Dr. RONALD PORTER, MD has at least 2 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).

AlachuaBakerBayBradfordBrevardBrowardCalhounCharlotteCitrusClayCollierColumbiaDadeDesotoDixieDuvalEscambiaFlaglerFranklinGadsdenHamiltonHardeeHendryHernandoHighlandsHillsboroughIndian RiverJacksonLakeLeeLeonLevyMadisonManateeMarionMartinMonroeNassauOkaloosaOkeechobeeOrangeOsceolaOut of statePalm BeachPascoPinellasPolkPutnamSanta RosaSarasotaSeminoleSt. JohnsSt. LucieSumterSuwanneeTaylorVolusiaWalton