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Dr. SEYED-MOJTABA M GASHTI, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. SEYED-MOJTABA M GASHTI, MD
3467 W Hillsoboro Boulevard, Suite A
US

Court Case # 15th Judicial

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092328
Claim Number : clw0002914
Date Submitted : 4/27/2020
 
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 Diane M McNab
Street Address
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 439 - 0580     dmcnab@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSEYED-MOJTABAMGASHTI
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3467 W Hillsoboro Boulevard, Suite A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Deerfield BeachFL33442Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
724912N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS14009Physicians or Surgeons - major surgery. NOC classification. 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER100039
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/21/201711/27/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the hospital for an elective anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery with her orthopaedic surgeon due to degeneration of lumbar disc at L4-L5 and L5-S1.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This vascular surgeon specialist was consulted to assist with the exposure of L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc space for surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis. The allegations consisted of the delay in the repair to the left common iliac vein and left femoral artery during spinal surgery which caused ischemia to the left leg requiring a thrombectomy and fasciotomy.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Left ankle foot drop and deformity to 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
6/26/201915th Judicial
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach2/15/2020
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
1/14/2020
 
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$0
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
Insured conferenced with defense attorney and claims specialist
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 15th Judicial

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092994
Claim Number : CLW0002957
Date Submitted : 7/16/2020
 
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 Diane M McNab
Street Address
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 33496
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 439 - 0580     dmcnab@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSEYED-MOJTABAMGASHTI
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed9980 Central Park Boulevard North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Boca RatonFL33428Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
724912N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS14009Surgery - General 

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
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER110008
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/9/201812/4/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to this health care provider for a vascular evaluation. The patient had a medical history of CAD and CABG and had recently been diagnosed by CT of having 80% stenosis in the abdominal aorta with significant thrombosis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This health provider performed an endovascular aorta repair with stent placement.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis. The allegation consisted of performing unnecessary surgery along with improper performance of the endovascular repair resulting in a spinal infarct at the T11 - T12 level.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Bilateral paralysis
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
8/23/201915th Judicial
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach7/2/2020
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
3/11/2020
 
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$0
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
The insured met and conferenced with defense attorney and claims specialist
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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