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Dr. THOMAS M MIXA, MD
1001 37th Street North, Suite C
US

Court Case # 02 03866

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200533962
Claim Number :A02-25415-00
Date Submitted :1/11/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCheriMMontague
Street Address
1000 Riverside Drive, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423043(904) 358 - 6728montague@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomasMMixa
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1001 37th Street North, Suite C
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33713Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
40025$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67156Surgery - Orthopedic1

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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
COLUMBIA SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL100259
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/8/20001/24/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Calcaneus fracture of right foot.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Open reduction and internal fixation.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Infection /Osteomylitis.
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
5/6/200202 03866
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough12/20/2004
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
12/20/2004
 
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$17,998
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$9,039
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$200,000
Deductible$5,000
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$300,000$0
Wage Loss$300,000$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 # 09-20547CI-8

Indemnity Paid: $192,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201161858
Claim Number :2009-09-100-009
Date Submitted :10/12/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-114949 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAmyAVillareal
Street Address
16255 Bay Vista Drive
CityStateZip
TampaFL33760
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(727) 519 - 1274  amy.villareal@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomas Mixa
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer5959 Central Avenue, Suite #101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33710Pinellas
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
ME67156Surgery - Orthopedic 

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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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/28/20087/1/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On 06/25/08 a 50 year-old female presented orthopaedics office after referral from Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute where she was treated & released.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
On 06/25/08 x-rays completed at orthopaedic physician's office indicated the ankle mortise was intact with lateral malleolus fracture displaced approximately 1 mm. Also noted, was a small posterior tib lip fracture nondisplaced on the lateral views. A short leg cast was placed and the pt was instructed to maintain strict nonweightbearing and return in 2 weeks for repeat x-rays and cast check. During this time period, the patient c/o swelling and pain. The orthopaedic physician bivalved the cast, refilled the prescription for Vicodin and instructed the patient to return in 2 weeks for x-rays.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Approximately 39 days later she had a syncopal event while at her first day back to work. She subsequently expired. It is alleged the orthopaedic physician feel below the standard of care by failing to evaluate and treat for the pt for deep venous thrombosis.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/14/200909-20547CI-8
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas9/6/2011
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
9/7/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$192,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$20,376
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 identified in this case have been/will be addressed by assigned counsel with insured physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 08-003253-CI-15

Indemnity Paid: $132,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201262751
Claim Number :2007610588-P
Date Submitted :1/20/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-114949 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAmyAVillareal
Street Address
16255 Bay Vista Drive
CityStateZip
TampaFL33760
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(727) 519 - 1274  amy.villareal@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomasMMixa
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer5959 Central Ave, Suite 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33710Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
390-4900$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67156Surgery - Orthopedic 

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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
SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL100067
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/27/20052/21/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On 09/07/05 a 74 year-old female presented to her orthopedic surgeons' office with complaints of a chronic history of bilateral knee problems and increasing pain, discomfort and swelling in the right knee.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
On 09/27/05 a right knee replacement was performed.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
On 02/19/07 the patient underwent a revision of her total right knee replacement by another orthopedic surgeon, allegedly because the prosthesis was now out of alignment.
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
3/3/200808-003253-CI-15
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas12/19/2011
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
12/21/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$132,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$72,125
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 identified in this case have been/will be addressed by assigned counsel with insured physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 05-1359-CI-11

Indemnity Paid: $34,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200744208
Claim Number :P-04-61-0226
Date Submitted :1/30/2007
 
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
IndividualThomas Mixa
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1001-37th Street North, Suite # C
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33713Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
031-0352$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67156Surgery - Orthopedic 

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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
SAINT PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL100180
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/22/20039/22/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The 13-year-old patient presented to the Emergency Department and was diagnosed with a left distal radius and left distal ulnar fracture from falling off a bicycle.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The child underwent an open reduction and internal fixation with K-wire of the fractures after an attempted closed manipulation of the fractures.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient required a second surgery, approximately 6 months later, for alleged loss of range of motion, hypertrophic non-union and 45 degrees of volar angulation, which Plaintiff alleged resulted from a failure to reduce and stabilize.
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
2/22/200505-1359-CI-11
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas1/10/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
St. Petersburg General Hospital
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
During trial, but before court verdict.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
OtherSettlement during trial but prior to courtverdict.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/10/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$34,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$43,431
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$60,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$5,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Defense attorney discussed this case with the physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $19,250.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886100
Claim Number : C172967
Date Submitted : 8/8/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
22-2235730  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Padilla
Street Address
1000 Howard Blvd, Ste. 300
City State Zip
Mount Laurel NJ 08054
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(856) 505 - 8115     dpadilla@admiralins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTHOMAS MIXA
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5959 Central Avenue, suite 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Saint PetersburgFL33710Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
EO000032983-02$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67156Surgery - Orthopedic 

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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
ST ANTHONYS PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER14960519
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/30/201610/31/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Osteoarthritis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Bilateral knee replacement
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Operating room fire/third-degree burn
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Operating room fire/third-degree burn
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR2/27/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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
2/13/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$19,250
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$1,568
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$10,000
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
None.
 
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 : M201783163
Claim Number : HOS-MM-150014
Date Submitted : 9/21/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
CATLIN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
71-6053839  
Insurer Contact Information
Type Entity Name
Entity Catlin Specialty Ins. Co.
Street Address
3340 Peachtree Rd., NE
City State Zip
Atlanta GA 30326
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(404) 241 - 6133     paul.moore@xlcatlin.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualThomasMMixa
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5959 Central Avenue, Ste 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33710Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PLM-684659-0315$250,000$1,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67156Surgery - Orthopedic 

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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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/15/20132/6/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Left distal radius fracture
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Recommended physical therapy following prior closed reduction in the ER.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged development of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).
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
*NR2/23/2017
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
Dropped before Action Filed
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
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$36,998
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
None. Claim lacked merit.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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