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Dr. TRACEY CERBONE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. TRACEY CERBONE, MD
200 Hospital Ave
US

Court Case # 16-137OCA

Indemnity Paid: $70,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884332
Claim Number : 7475
Date Submitted : 2/14/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Martin Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-063787 4102
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Sharon   Laverty
Street Address
200 Hospital Avenue
City State Zip
Stuart FL 34994
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(772) 288 - 5899     sharon.laverty@martinhealth.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTracey Cerbone
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer200 Hospital Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
StuartFL34994Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
Trust-2017 HPL$5,000,000*NR
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME59501Internal Medicine - 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
 FMartin
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
1/31/20139/19/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The physician treated the patient over the course of several years to monitor, control and suppress her neurological symptoms using medication.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
The plaintiff alleged she was misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The plaintiff alleged emotional pain and suffering
Severity Of Injury
Emotional Only - Fright, no physical damage

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/23/201616-137OCA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Martin2/5/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Martin Memorial Physician Corporation, Inc.
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
2/8/2018
 
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$242,000
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
Favorable expert opinions obtained on behalf of the insured physician
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 16-1370CA

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884544
Claim Number : 215336
Date Submitted : 10/29/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTraceyECerbone
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2660 NW Collins Cover Road
CityStateZip CodeCounty
StuartFL34994St. Lucie
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP37769$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME59501Neurology - Including Child - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FSt. Lucie
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
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/29/20039/21/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No operation, diagnostic or treatment procedures
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged false diagnosis of MS leading to years of unnecessary treatment.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/23/201616-1370CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
St. Lucie1/30/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Martin Memorial Physician Corporation
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
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$52,178
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$23,287
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 discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/14/2018 9:55:22 AM
Reason for Change:Updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Deductible Paid by Defendant049885
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid020381
 
Date of Change:4/4/2018 4:51:33 PM
Reason for Change:Updated ALAE information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Deductible Paid by Defendant498850
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel049885
 
Date of Change:5/24/2018 8:53:43 AM
Reason for Change:updated alae
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid2038121566
 
Date of Change:8/3/2018 2:54:56 PM
Reason for Change:updated alae
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4988552123
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid2156621974
 
Date of Change:10/29/2018 2:23:50 PM
Reason for Change:updated alae
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid2197423287
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel5212352178

 

 

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Court Case # 16-1370CA

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783909
Claim Number : 7475
Date Submitted : 12/22/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Martin Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-063787 4102
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Maureen   Williams
Street Address
P.O. Box 9010
City State Zip
Stuart FL 34995
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(772) 288 - 5899     maureen.williams@martinhealth.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTRACEY CERBONE
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer200 Hospital Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
StuartFL34994Martin
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
Trust-2017 HPL$5,000,000*NR
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME59501Internal Medicine - 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
 MMartin
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
11/22/19969/19/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The plaintiff's wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The plaintiff's wife received neurological services over the course of many years which included Avonex medication.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
The plaintiff's wife alleges she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The plaintiff's claim is for loss of consortium.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/23/201616-1370CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Martin11/30/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Martin Memorial Physician Corp., Inc.
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
 
 
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$10,000
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
Inservice education as indicated.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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