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Dr. WILLIAM A NEWSOM, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. WILLIAM A NEWSOM, MD
2521 NW 41st Street
US

Court Case # 2014-CA-527

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576448
Claim Number : 1015651-01
Date Submitted : 1/27/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Susan K Spielman
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Fort Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0340     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualWilliamANewsom
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2521 NW 41st Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
GainesvilleFL32606Alachua
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
721324$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME16298Surgery - Opthalmology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FAlachua
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityEye Associates of Gainesville LLC
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/22/20099/20/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cataracts
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Extraction and implantation of intraocular lens
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Improper performance of procedure
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Outcome not as expected.
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
2/13/20142014-CA-527
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Alachua11/13/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Eye Associates of Gainesville LLC
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
11/12/2015
 
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$57,329
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$48,541
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$164,000
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/27/2016 3:14:13 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 1/27/2016
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4014657329
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid4053848541

 

 

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