Dr. STANLEY COHEN, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. STANLEY COHEN, MD

8855 Hypoluxo Road

Lake Worth, FL

33467

Palm Beach

Court Case # CA018528

Indemnity Paid: $60,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201058710
Claim Number :	35576-01
Date Submitted :	10/5/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Stanley			Cohen
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		10656 Grande Blvd.
City		State	Zip Code	County
West Palm Beach		FL	33412	Palm Beach
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
66981		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN14547		Dental General Practice - NOC		80211

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			M	Palm Beach
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
3/7/2005		4/19/2007

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to the insured on several occasions due to pain in teeth 5, 7, 10 & 12 and root canals were performed.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This, then, 67 year old male alleged that the insured failed to perform an oral exam, failed to take x-rays and failed to make the appropriate diagnosis, resulting in the loss of his teeth.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleged that the insured failed to do an oral exam, failed to take x-rays and failed to make the appropriate diagnosis, resulting in the loss of his teeth.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
10/25/2007			CA018528
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Palm Beach			9/15/2010
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
9/15/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$60,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$20,810

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$10,967

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$60,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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Court Case # CA029599

Indemnity Paid: $30,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201056743
Claim Number :	36976-02
Date Submitted :	3/17/2010

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Stanley			Cohen
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		8855 Hypoluxo Road
City		State	Zip Code	County
Lake Worth		FL	33467	Palm Beach
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
66981		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN14547		Dental General Practice - NOC		80211

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Palm Beach
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
3/25/2008		5/27/2009

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented for full comprehensive exam and restoration using a 13 unit bridge was recommended.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
62 year old female alleged that the insured failed to properly place a port in tooth #13, resulting in perforation of the mesial aspect of the root and the loss of teeth 13 & 14.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged that the insured failed to properly place a post in tooth #13, resulting in perforation of the mesial aspect of the root and the loss of teeth 13 & 14.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
9/3/2009			CA029599
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Palm Beach			2/24/2010
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/24/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$30,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$2,390

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$1,643

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$30,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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Court Case # CA001775

Indemnity Paid: $26,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201262896
Claim Number :	34885-02
Date Submitted :	2/15/2012

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Stanley			Cohen
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		8840 Prestigio
City		State	Zip Code	County
Wellington		FL	33411	Palm Beach
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
66981		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN14547		Dental General Practice - NOC		80211

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Palm Beach
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
8/8/2007		4/9/2010

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with pain in tooth #5.Patient informed that tooth needed filling, 3-3 unit bridges and implants.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This, then, 42 year old female alleged that the insured placed bridges over decayed teeth and improperly placed an implant, resulting in the loss of her teeth and a failed implant.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleged that the insured placed bridges over decayed teeth and improperly placed an implant, resulting in the loss of her teeth and failed implant.
Severity Of Injury
Emotional Only - Fright, no physical damage

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
2/4/2011			CA001775
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Palm Beach			1/25/2012
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/25/2012

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$26,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$13,637

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$7,074

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$26,000

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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Court Case # 502008CA020400XXXXNB

Indemnity Paid: $22,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M200955871
Claim Number :	36719-01
Date Submitted :	12/29/2009

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Stanley			Cohen
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		8855 Hypoluxo Road
City		State	Zip Code	County
Lake Worth		FL	33467	Palm Beach
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
66981		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN14547		Dental General Practice - NOC		80211

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Palm Beach
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
2/13/2007		2/15/2008

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Crown.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Disputed allegation of improper crowns, resulting in periodontal disease and restoration of new crowns.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
New crowns.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
7/15/2008			502008CA020400XXXXNB
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Palm Beach			12/8/2009
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/8/2009

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$22,500

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$17,316

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$3,283

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$22,500

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

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