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Dr. STEVEN G ORTIZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. STEVEN G ORTIZ, MD
14555 Cortez Blvd
US

Court Case # 18-CA-000558

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887351
Claim Number : 1053477-01
Date Submitted : 12/19/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGOrtiz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed14555 Cortez Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BrooksvilleFL34613Hernando
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
801529$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME118769Surgery - Orthopedic 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHernando
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
OAK HILL HOSPITAL100264
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/16/20161/17/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Low back stenosis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
lumbar fusion
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
failure to provide conservative treatment & to test bone density & to place pedicle screws appropria
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
worsened back pain and left foot drop
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
5/21/201818-CA-000558
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hernando12/19/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
West Coast Musculoskeletal Institute PL
Access Healthcare Physicians LLC
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
12/19/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$200,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$12,311
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,122
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$100,000
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.

 

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $70,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092299
Claim Number : 65956
Date Submitted : 4/22/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
58-1449198  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Mercedes   Pressley
Street Address
3535 Piedmont Road NE
City State Zip
Atlanta GA 30305
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(404) 842 - 5600     MPressley@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStevenGOrtiz
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed14690 Spring Hill Dr. Ste. 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Spring HillFL34609Hernando
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600367 18$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME118769Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHernando
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationNot in Institution
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Othernot in inpatient facility
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/16/20161/19/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Not available
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Lumbar Fusion
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper performance
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Footdrop
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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
*NR4/7/2020
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
3/20/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$70,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$46,517
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$10,409
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
Risk Management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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