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Dr. VALORIE M HOUK, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. VALORIE M HOUK, MD
8255 N WICKHAM ROAD SUITE 103
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $115,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886062
Claim Number : HMA84152
Date Submitted : 8/2/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-2114545  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual SHARI R MCGEE
Street Address
333 S. WABASH AVE.
City State Zip
CHICAGO IL 60604
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 2535     shari.mcgee@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVALORIEMHOUK
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8255 N WICKHAM ROAD SUITE 103
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MELBOURNEFL32940Brevard
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DLP 003196233$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN13854Dentists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FBrevard
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityDental Office
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/18/201610/4/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Failed implants caused infection and bone loss. Also needs corrective bridge as bone grafting and replacement implant also failed twice.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Failed implants caused infection and bone loss. Also needs corrective bridge as bone grafting and replacement implant also failed twice.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Failed implants caused infection and bone loss. Also needs corrective bridge as bone grafting and replacement implant also failed twice.
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
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR7/3/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/2/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$115,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$625
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
ENFORCING GUIDELINES AND POLICIES TO PREVENT RISKS.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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