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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | STEVEN | DUTCHER | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 3319 State Road 7 Ste 313 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Wellington | FL | 33449 | Palm Beach | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
MG000177 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS8151 | Surgery - Neurology - Including Child |
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 | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | 110006 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Critical Care Unit | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
3/25/2013 | 1/15/2015 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
4/22/2015 | 202015CA003415 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Palm Beach | 3/22/2016 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | STEVEN | A | DUTCHER | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 3319 State Road 7 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Wellington | FL | 33449 | Palm Beach | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
720584N | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS8151 | Surgery - Neurology - Including Child |
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 | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
JFK MEDICAL CENTER | 100080 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
12/21/2017 | 3/15/2019 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
*NR | |||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
*NR | 7/25/2019 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Steven | Dutcher | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | State Road 7 Suite 313 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Lake Worth | FL | 33449 | Palm Beach | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
MG000177 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS8151 | Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery |
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 | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
JFK MEDICAL CENTER | 100080 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | MRI room | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
10/7/2014 | 3/24/2016 |
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. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
*NR | |||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
*NR | 6/22/2016 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||
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