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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. SCOTT L MIDWALL, MD
5503 South congress Avenue, Suite 206
US

Court Case # 50 2018 CA 001562 XX

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091214
Claim Number : 224004
Date Submitted : 7/2/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lauren   Archer
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 439 - 7921     larcher@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottLMidwall
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5401 South Congress Avenue, Suite 102
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AtlantisFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP69591$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME99154Internal Medicine - 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
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
BETHESDA HOSPITAL WEST23960098
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/1/20167/6/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Non STEMI (Non ST elevated myocardial infarction)
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Ventriculogram and attempted revascularization of the ostial right coronary artery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
no description of any misdiagnosis made of the patient¿s actual condition
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Ventriculogram and attempted revascularization of the ostial right coronary artery
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/8/201850 2018 CA 001562 XX
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach1/8/2020
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Palm Beach Heart Association, 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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
1/22/2020
 
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$48,125
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$17,414
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Insured discussed case with Defense Counsel, Insurance Personnel and medical experts
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 50202019CA002931

Indemnity Paid: $99,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201990525
Claim Number : 1067936-01
Date Submitted : 2/17/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSCOTT MIDWALL
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5700 Lake Worth Rd Ste 204
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake WorthFL33463Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
828407$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME99154Cardiovascular Disease - 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
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/31/20178/9/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Pulmonary hypertension
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
right heart catheterization
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
negligently failed to appropriately perform procedure and manage complication
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
pulmonary hemorrhage leading to cardiac/respiratory failure & expiration
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/5/201950202019CA002931
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach10/25/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Palm Beach Heart Associates 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
10/25/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$99,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$13,742
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,895
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$47,000
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201780763
Claim Number : 214178
Date Submitted : 4/7/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790     dstokes@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottLMidwall
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5503 South congress Avenue, Suite 206
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AtlantisFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP69591$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME99154Internal Medicine - 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 Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/10/20158/12/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Unstable angina
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cardiac Cath
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Pacer wire, placed several days later by surgeon, became loose and migrated to the carotid artery causing a clot and stroke.
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
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR11/18/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Dropped before Action Filed
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?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$8,364
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,405
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:2/1/2017 3:57:59 PM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid01933
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel08302
 
Date of Change:4/7/2017 2:46:23 PM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid19332405
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel83028364

 

 

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

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Court Case # 2017-010896

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886760
Claim Number : 220661
Date Submitted : 10/17/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottLMidwall
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5401 South Congress Ave, Suite 102
CityStateZip CodeCounty
AtlantisFL33462Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP69591$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME99154Cardiovascular Disease - 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
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherCath Lab
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/12/20165/26/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Claudication left lower extremity
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Balloon angioplasty of the left popliteal artery, and balloon angioplasty and stenting to the proximal superficial femoral artery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Parasthesias in the left lower extremity, and altered pain and temperature sensation in the left leg.
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
10/6/20172017-010896
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach10/9/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Palm Beach Heart Associates PA
JFK Medical Center
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 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?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$14,195
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$5,549
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
Insured discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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