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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. STUART GOFF, MD

2500 E. Oakland Park Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

33306

Broward

Court Case # CA11002742

Indemnity Paid: $99,975.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201264357
Claim Number :	40873-01
Date Submitted :	7/16/2012

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Odessa			Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 3742	3045	(904) 358 - 6728	odessa.choice@fpic.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Stuart			Goff
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2500 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
City		State	Zip Code	County
Fort Lauderdale		FL	33306	Broward
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
83821		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN16553		Dental General Practice - NOC		80211

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Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			M	Broward
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
9/28/2010		10/28/2010

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient wanted full mouth restoration and the insured recommended implants, extractions and upper and lower bridge work.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This, 70 year old male alleged that the insured improperly performed dental restoration, resulting in ill fitting bridge, unnecessary extractions and improperly placed implants.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleged that due to the improper dental restoration, he suffered from ill fitting bridge work, improperly placed implants and unnecessary teeth extraction.
Severity Of Injury
Emotional Only - Fright, no physical damage

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
2/4/2011			CA11002742
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Broward			6/25/2012
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
6/25/2012

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$99,975

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$19,894

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$9,256

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$99,975

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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Court Case # 13-1236(09)

Indemnity Paid: $60,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201470934
Claim Number :	FP4341501
Date Submitted :	6/3/2014

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Kelly			Andrews
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038			kandrews@thedoctors.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	STUART			GOFF
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		Post Office Box 85
City		State	Zip Code	County
Eat Aurora		NY	14052	Out of state
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
IN083821		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN16553		Dental General Practice - NOC

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Broward
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Other Location		Dental Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Other		Dental office
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
12/27/2011		8/13/2012

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Edentulous maxilla, limited oral opening, TMJ discomfort.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Dental implants at # 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 & 13. Bridge from # 4 through #13.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient dissatisfied with implants appearance and with fit of bridge.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash.No delay.

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Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
1/15/2013			13-1236(09)
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Broward			5/27/2014
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/28/2014

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$60,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$23,970

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$8,708

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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

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Court Case # CACE 12-10016-14

Indemnity Paid: $45,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201470536
Claim Number :	FP4196001
Date Submitted :	4/22/2014

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
59-6614702
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Kelly			Andrews
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32204
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038			kandrews@thedoctors.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	STUART			GOFF
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		2642 N.E. 7th Street
City		State	Zip Code	County
Pompano Beach		FL	33062	Broward
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
IN083821		$1,000,000		$3,000,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Dentistry
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
DN16553		Dental General Practice - NOC

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Broward
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Physician's Office
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury

Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
4/20/2011		7/20/2011

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient consulted with insured for new bridge of teeth # 4-13.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient not happy with results.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient had the dental work redone by another dentist.
Severity Of Injury
Emotional Only - Fright, no physical damage

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
7/2/2012			CACE 12-10016-14
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Broward			4/21/2014
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 Decision			Other
No Court Proceedings.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/11/2014

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$45,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$79,247

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$33,404

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.

Updates

No updates found.

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

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