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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. STEVEN G EPSTEIN, MD
1901 Dr. MLK Street N., Ste. B
US

Court Case # 48803380

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201987549
Claim Number : HMA64747
Date Submitted : 1/9/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-0490411  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual SHARI R MCGEE
Street Address
333 S. WABASH AVE.
City State Zip
CHICAGO IL 60604
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 2535     shari.mcgee@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGEpstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed603 7th Street S
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
NSD 5091270271$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Surgery - General 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/24/20146/24/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient transferred from another hospital for vascular surgery consult following a football injury involving the patient's knee.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to timely assess injury and perform popliteal artery grafting resulting in right leg above the knee amputation.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Complications of football injury to knee.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/15/201648803380
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas1/3/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/7/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$105,942
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$77,740
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
ENFORCING GUIDELINES AND POLICIES TO PREVENT RISKS.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 05-005625-CI-08

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200537632
Claim Number :P-05-61-0304
Date Submitted :10/21/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCECILIA SALA
Street Address
4211 BOYSCOUT BLVD., STE. 160
CityStateZip
TAMPAFL33624
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 874 - 0768 (813) 874 - 0710csala@che.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGEpstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1901 Dr. MLK Street N., Ste. B
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33704Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
163-8690$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Surgery - General 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/2/20048/3/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Motor Vehicle Accident with a fracture of the phalanx of the right thumb; posterior rib fractures involving 3, 4, 5, and possibly 6; fracture of the pubic rami, and contusion of the spleen.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient's hemoglobin/hematocrit dropped from 15.5/45 on the day of admission to 10.8/30.7 on the 3rd day.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
On the 5th day following admission, the patient was found unconscious; a Code was unsuccessful and the patient was pronounced dead.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/16/200505-005625-CI-08
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas10/5/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Vieux, Jr., Ernst
Ernst E. Vieux, Jr., MD, PA
Bar Area Surgical Associates, Inc.
Maine, Mary
Eixenberger, Timothy
Wilt, Shelly
Bayfront Medical Center
Mesidor, MD, Dominique
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within 90 days of suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/5/2005
 
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$24,759
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$1,250,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$42,966$559,129
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Defense counsel discussed this case with the physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 10-014786CI-015

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781345
Claim Number : 1012908-02
Date Submitted : 3/3/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-6021331  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Pamela A Prudlow
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft. Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0370   (260) 486 - 0785 pamela.prudlow@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGEpstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed603 7th Street South, Suite 500
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Saint PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HN006333$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Physicians or Surgeons - Major Surgery. NOC classification. 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/18/20082/25/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient had history of severe injuries due to motorcycle accident. Seen for left arm inflammation at location of prior IV treatment.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Incision and drainage.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly manage thrombophlebitis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Sepsis and death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/8/201010-014786CI-015
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas2/13/2017
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
1/24/2017
 
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$77,413
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$225,000
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 09-21677 CI-08

Indemnity Paid: $220,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201265245
Claim Number :2009-09-300-0015
Date Submitted :10/26/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPaulJMasterson
Street Address
DULAC, Inc. PO Box 18606
CityStateZip
TampaFL33679
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 545 - 1061  paul.masterson@dulaccorp.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGEpstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedBayfront Trauma and Acute Care 603 7th Street S., Suite 500
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
011-2830$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Physicians or Surgeons - Major Surgery.NOC classification. 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherInjury sustained post-discharge
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/4/20088/6/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The 84 year old patient with a history of hypertension and prostate cancer with urinary implant was admitted to Bayfront Medical Center on 12/7/07 following a non-syncopal fall at home.The patient was transferred from another hospital wih a noted right pelvic fracture.Surgery to repair the fracture was performed by another physician.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient developed rapid atrial firillation post operatively and was followed by cardiology.The patient was thereafter transferred to a rehabilitaiton hospital on 1/4/08.There was no further nexus with the patient.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis of the patient's condition.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The Personal Representative of the Estate of the decedent alleged that the patient had an ostensibly low sodium level at discharge.It was alleged that the discharge should not have occurred.The patient expired 16 days following discharge from Bayfront Medical Cener.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/15/200909-21677 CI-08
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas10/3/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Ruiz, Esteban
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
OtherClaim Settled by Parties; Dismissed
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/3/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$220,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$214,303
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$125,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$5,000$90,000
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Defense counsel discussed the claim with the physician with regard to documentation of communication with patient and follow-up on lab results.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 13-011156-CI

Indemnity Paid: $145,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201676738
Claim Number : 1013866-02
Date Submitted : 8/16/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-6021331  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Pamela A Prudlow
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft. Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0370   (260) 486 - 0785 pamela.prudlow@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGEpstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed701 6th Street South
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Saint PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HN006333$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/14/20115/30/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
MVA trauma. Respiratory issues.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Tracheostomy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper placement of tracheostomy into the cricoid.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Permanent injury.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/5/201313-011156-CI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas12/7/2015
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
10/28/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$145,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$67,837
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:8/16/2016 10:50:25 AM
Reason for Change:ALE update
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel6537867837

 

 

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Court Case # 11-6036 CI 7

Indemnity Paid: $79,002.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201366985
Claim Number :2011-08-337-0003
Date Submitted :5/7/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-1149494 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityDULAC, Inc.
Street Address
PO Box 18606
CityStateZip
TampaFL33679
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 545 - 1061  paul.masterson@dulaccorp.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSteven Epstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedBayfront Trauma & Acute Care 603 7th Street S., Suite 500
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
839-6541$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Surgery - General 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/11/20094/11/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The 58 year old patient with history of asthma was brought to the Emergency Department as a Trauma Alert on 4/11/2009 via Bayflite helicopter following a motorcycle accident.The patient was the unhelmeted driver of the motorcycle when it was hit by a car.The patient had lacerations to the face and groin.A pelvic x-ray indicated symphysis separation (approximately 9.7 mm).The patient was admittedto the hospital with multiple contusions and genital hematoma.The patient was followed and ultimately discharged on 4/15/2009.The patient was instructed to follow up in 7 days.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient alleged that a urological consult should have been obtained to address the groin injury and the hematoma.Following discharge, the patient was admitted five days later to another facility with a complaint of hematuria.He ultimately was diagnosed with a fracture of the testicle which required ultimately an orchiectomy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis of the patient's condition.The allegation was that there was a delay in the diagnosis of an ostensible testicle fracture.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient underwent an orchiectomy.He also alleged other injuries (colostomy) that were not related to the allegation per defense experts.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/8/201111-6036 CI 7
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas4/12/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bay Area Surgical Associates, P.A.
Bayfront Medical Center
Kimsey, Elizabeth
Yong Sue, O'Donnell
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
4/12/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$79,002
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$66,238
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$386,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Defense counsel discussed case with physician with regard to alleged issues in this claim.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886236
Claim Number : 2009-09-300-015
Date Submitted : 8/23/2018
 
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
IndividualSteven Epstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer1901 Dr. Martin Luther King St N
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33704Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
011-2829$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/26/20078/6/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Sought treatment in ED after a fall at home from ladder.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to provide appropriate treatment leading to death.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR1/22/2013
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
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/22/2013
 
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$55,751
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.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201987469
Claim Number : HMB00413
Date Submitted : 1/2/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-0490411  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual SHARI R MCGEE
Street Address
333 S. WABASH AVE.
City State Zip
CHICAGO IL 60604
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 2535     shari.mcgee@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGEpstein
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed601 7th Street S #500
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
NSD 5091270271$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48465Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCitrus
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER100032
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherEmergency Room
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/6/201710/30/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose a spinal injury led to quadriparesis & incontinence of bowel & bladder.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to diagnose a spinal injury led to quadriparesis & incontinence of bowel & bladder.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to diagnose a spinal injury led to quadriparesis & incontinence of bowel & bladder.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR12/6/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
OtherDenial of coverage.
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$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
Coverage denial.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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