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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. STEPHEN BUTLER, MD
12630 Tradition Drive
US

Court Case # 14-CA-182

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783180
Claim Number : 2014-08-221-009
Date Submitted : 9/21/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Lexington Insurace Company Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-114949  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Jessica   Hayden
Street Address
2985 Drew Street
City State Zip
Clearwater FL 33764
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(727) 519 - 1268     jessica.hayden@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStephen Butler
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer1601 Timberlane Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Plant CityFL33566Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
114-67-160$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME61505Surgery - General 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPasco
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL100132
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/9/20134/21/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Gall stones, Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis with obstructive jaundice and morbid obesity.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, intraoperative cholangiogram, ERCP, papillotomy and stone extraction.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Complications post laparoscopic cholecystectomy, intraoperative cholangiogram, ERCP, papillotomy and stone extraction, with post op duck of Luschka bile leak, leading to multi-organ system failure, severe sepsis, and death to patient delay in retuning to hospital.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/22/201414-CA-182
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pasco9/7/2017
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
9/7/2017
 
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$118,532
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
Any risk issues have been/will be addressed.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 12-08462

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201990569
Claim Number : 172743
Date Submitted : 1/28/2020
 
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
IndividualSTEPHENMBUTLER
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12630 Tradition Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Dade CityFL33525Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP61505$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Marriage and Family Therapist 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME61505  

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL100132
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/5/20098/1/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
change in bowel habits and previous small bowel obstruction
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Colonoscopy with perforation and repair
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
Alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications from surgical repair of a colon perforation.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/25/201212-08462
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough11/14/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Stephen M Butler, MD, 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
11/1/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$50,614
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$19,803
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$50,000
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 # 10-CA-4414

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576112
Claim Number : 162956
Date Submitted : 9/22/2017
 
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   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStephenMButler
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed12630 Tradition Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Dade CityFL33525Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP39554$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME61505Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
Lakeland Regional Medical Center100157
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/9/200811/11/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
symptoms associated with gallstones confirmed by ultrasound
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
perforated gastric ulcer 2 days post-cholecystectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No Misdiagnosis Made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiff suffered post-surgical complications from gastric ulcer perforation following cholecystectomy requiring additional surgeries.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/9/201010-CA-4414
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough9/25/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Stephen M. Butler, MD, PA
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Directed verdict for defendant. 
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$190,307
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$94,501
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:5/6/2016 9:55:18 AM
Reason for Change:updated Legal fees paid and expenses paid information.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel94501166143
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid4408593957
 
Date of Change:6/2/2016 1:39:47 PM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE amounts
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid9395793999
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel166143166270
 
Date of Change:7/8/2016 4:02:11 PM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE amounts
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid9399994000
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel166270166457
 
Date of Change:10/7/2016 11:13:44 AM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid9400094005
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel166457167237
 
Date of Change:11/3/2016 9:14:00 AM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel167237172107
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid9400594265
 
Date of Change:12/29/2016 8:57:08 AM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid9426594500
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel172107189895
 
Date of Change:4/11/2017 9:57:37 AM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid9450094501
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel189895190030
 
Date of Change:7/19/2017 10:23:16 AM
Reason for Change:Claim adjusting expense.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel190030190131
 
Date of Change:9/22/2017 3:42:27 PM
Reason for Change:updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel190131190307

 

 

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