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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. STEVEN DUTCHER, MD
3319 State Road 7 Ste 313
US

Court Case # 202015CA003415

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201678574
Claim Number : 15-0015-A-13
Date Submitted : 5/26/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dionysia   Lawson
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2013   (415) 735 - 2097 dlawson@norcalmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSTEVEN DUTCHER
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3319 State Road 7 Ste 313
CityStateZip CodeCounty
WellingtonFL33449Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG000177$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS8151Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

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
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL110006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/25/20131/15/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient suffered a pulmonary embolism following a total knee replacement
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured saw patient in consultation. Patient received heavy anticoagulation
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None Shown
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The claim alleged brain bleeding caused by delay in surgical intervention; however, when the insured first saw the patient he was in an advanced state of anticoagulation posing a significant surgical risk and the family had already decided to transfer the patient to Miami.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/22/2015202015CA003415
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach3/22/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Palms West Hospital
The Healthcare Company
HCA Holdings
Oncology Associates of the Palm Beach, PA
Caldera, Humberto J
Portu, Jessica
Florida United Radiology
Ortiz-Santiago, Madal
Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches
Hossain, Belayet
Seedial, Denzil
Intensive Care Consortium
West Palm Beach Physicians Group
Mufti, Saima
Regalado, Constantino
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
3/22/2016
 
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$17,128,692
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
Circumstances of this case were discussed with the insured and risk management was notified. Risk management discussed the case with the insured.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989508
Claim Number : cla0483419
Date Submitted : 8/2/2019
 
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
IndividualSTEVENADUTCHER
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3319 State Road 7
CityStateZip CodeCounty
WellingtonFL33449Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
720584N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS8151Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/21/20173/15/2019
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the emergency room post motor vehicle accident. The patient's complaints consisted of severe head and neck and then subsequent complaints of urinary incontinence.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent a stat MRI of the head which was interpreted by the hospital's reading radiologist. A neurological consult had been requested. This provider timely examined and evaluated the patient and had decided that he was not a surgical candidate.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
The allegation consisted of the failure to appreciate a subtle abnormal finding of a perched cervical facet on the MRI resulting in the delay in diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord compression.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Paralysis of the right leg
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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
*NR7/25/2019
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
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/26/2019
 
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$13,734
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$13,734
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
This claim resolved during presuit. Insured conferenced with defense counsel and claims specialist.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680024
Claim Number : F16-0087-A-14
Date Submitted : 10/14/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dionysia   Lawson
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2013   (415) 735 - 2097 dlawson@norcalmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSteven Dutcher
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedState Road 7 Suite 313
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lake WorthFL33449Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG000177$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS8151Neurology - Including Child - 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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
JFK MEDICAL CENTER100080
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherMRI room
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/7/20143/24/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cervical epidural abscess
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cervical laminectomy for evacuation of epidural abscess, cervical arthrodesis, and segmental instrumentation.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Delay in diagnosing cervical epidural abscess
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Cervical epidural abscess.
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
*NR6/22/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Carter, PA, Jessa
Peters, Dr
Rumball, DR
Sirois, Dr
Hinchman, Brant
JFK Medical Center
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
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/1/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$25,000
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
Circumstances of this case were discussed with the insured and risk management was notified. Risk management discussed the case with the insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:10/14/2016 1:56:39 PM
Reason for Change:I entered the wrong date of birth for patient.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person Date of Birth24-AUG-3507-AUG-39
Injured Person Age7975

 

 

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