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Dr. THOMAS TUREK, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. THOMAS TUREK, MD
7332 Barclay Ct.
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576307
Claim Number : 15-0095-A-10
Date Submitted : 11/13/2015
 
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 Tamla   Lloyd
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887 212 (904) 296 - 1245 tlloyd@fdinsurancecompany.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomas Turek
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7332 Barclay Ct.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
University ParkFL34201Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
10447$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME91047Radiology - Diagnostic - 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
 FManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityAdvanced Medical Imaging of Pinellas
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/19/20104/30/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was presented to Advanced Medical Imaging of Pinellas on July 19, 2010 as a new patient.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient presented to Advanced Medical Imaging of Pinellas on July 19, 2010 as a new patient. The patient underwent a bilateral digital screening mammogram which was interpreted by Dr. Turek to be Birads 2, with a recommendation for one year follow up. There were no prior mammograms available for comparison. In 2013, the patient underwent another mammogram without any interval mammogram since 2010. That mammogram was completed at another center and was not interpreted by Dr. Turek.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
A misdiagnosis is not shown.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
A cancerous lesion was allegedly missed in the 2010 imaging. The patient is currently cancer free.
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
*NR10/16/2015
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
10/16/2015
 
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$4,126
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
The 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.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 12th Judicial

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988601
Claim Number : cLA0424562
Date Submitted : 4/26/2019
 
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
16630 HAYNIE LANE
City State Zip
Boca Raton FL 33496
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 439 - 0580     dmcnab@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomasETurek
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7332 Barclay Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BradentonFL34201Sarasota
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
720466N$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME91047Radiology - Diagnostic - 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
 FSarasota
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationDimensional Imaging Institute
Name of InstitutionCode
45TH STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER104008
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Otherphysician office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/11/20146/11/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to have bilateral breast mammograms performed.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Bilateral breast mammograms was performed in 2014 and 2015 and interpreted by this health care provider.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Allegations consisted of the failure to properly interpret the bilateral breast mammograms contributing to a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/16/201812th Judicial
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Sarasota3/14/2019
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
3/28/2019
 
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$23,305
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$23,305
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
Insured met and conferenced with defense attorney and claims specialist.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 15-029444CA01

Indemnity Paid: $15,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781748
Claim Number : F15-0148-13
Date Submitted : 4/7/2017
 
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 jason   haynie
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd., Ste. 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887     jhaynie@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomas Turek
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7332 Barclay Ct
CityStateZip CodeCounty
University ParkFL34201Sarasota
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
10447$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME91047Radiology - Diagnostic - 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
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationRadiology
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/8/20136/19/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented for ultrasound of bile duct and liver.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Radiological studies of the bile duct and liver.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Abnormal studies that went untreated leading to liver infection and multiple corrective surgeries.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Liver infection
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/31/201515-029444CA01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade9/7/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
CAC Florida Medical Centers
Lacayo, Mariano
Carpio, Maria
Fernandez, Roberto
Lakes Radiology
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
7/14/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$15,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$42,625
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
Discussed with Insured and Risk Management
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:4/7/2017 1:04:30 PM
Reason for Change:Did not include settlement
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Settlement Reached01
Indemnity Paid015000

 

 

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