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Dr. SCOTT M FRIEDMAN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. SCOTT M FRIEDMAN, MD
2202 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
US

Court Case # 53-2004-CA-005120

Indemnity Paid: $62,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200536406
Claim Number :101762
Date Submitted :8/22/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
OPHTHALMIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (A R.R.G.)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
94-3047990 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMARITZA MORENO
Street Address
2655 LeJeune Road, Suite 803
CityStateZip
Coral GablesFL33134
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(305) 447 - 4513 (305) 447 - 4514MMORENO@MRCG.ORG
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottMFriedman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2202 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LakelandFL33805Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
OMC0010340$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME57010Surgery - OpthalmologyME57010

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/6/20036/15/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Progressive diabetic macular edema
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Vitrectomy and membrane peeling.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient had subretinal neovascularization and vitrectomy is allegedly contracindicated.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
reduced vision in the left eye.
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
12/28/200453-2004-CA-005120
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk8/22/2005
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 not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$62,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$1,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$5,662
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 claim with insurance carrier personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
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