Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201781920 |
Claim Number : | 76760 |
Date Submitted : | 4/25/2017 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE PL/GL SELF-INSURED TRUST | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
36-7046706 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Linda | S | Zinselmeier | ||
Street Address | |||||
11775 Borman Drive | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Saint Louis | MO | 63146 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(314) 733 - 8727 | (314) 733 - 8727 | lzinselmeier@ascension.org |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | George | M | Dmytrenko | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 5153 N. 9th Ave., Suite 300 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Pensacola | FL | 32504 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
1111 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME62184 | Neurology - including child - no surgery - All Other |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Escambia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (PENSACOLA) | 100025 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Outpatient clinic | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/7/2011 | 6/14/2011 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Patient with seizure, initially diagnosed with and treated for epilepsy. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Difficult resection of meningioma. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Patient ultimately diagnosed with a sphenoid wing meningioma. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Stroke with left-sided paralysis. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
6/7/2013 | 2012 CA 002744 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 7/15/2015 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
6/23/2015 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $2,198,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $92,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $2,808 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201680039 |
Claim Number : | F11-0192-11 |
Date Submitted : | 10/17/2016 |
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 | Dionysia | Lawson | |||
Street Address | |||||
560 Davis Street | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
San Francisco | CA | 94111 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(415) 735 - 2013 | (415) 735 - 2097 | dlawson@norcalmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Leon | PAULOS | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 1717 N E St Suite 320 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Pensacola | FL | 32501 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
MS000700 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME102290 | Surgery - Orthopedic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Santa Rosa | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Outpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
N/A | 000000 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
2/8/2011 | 9/13/2011 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Femoral anterversion and leg length discrepancy | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
External rotation osteotomey of the femur and internal rotation osteotomy of the tibia | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Inappropriate off-label use of Kryptonite bone cement, insufficient fixation of a intramedullary nail | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Inappropriate off-label use of Kryptonite bone cement, insufficient fixation of a intramedullary nail | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
9/6/2016 | 2013 CA 001782 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 8/22/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Baptist Health Care 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 | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
8/29/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $2,120,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $188,889 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Risk management discussed the matter with the physician. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201783553 |
Claim Number : | 96539 |
Date Submitted : | 11/2/2017 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE PL/GL SELF-INSURED TRUST | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
36-7046706 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Linda | Zinselmeier | |||
Street Address | |||||
11705 Borman Drive | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
St. Louis | MO | 63146 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(314) 733 - 8727 | lzinselmeier@ascension.org |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Rohit | R | Amin | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 5151 North Ninth Avenue, Suite 200 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Pensacola | FL | 32504 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
1111 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME113195 | Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Escambia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (PENSACOLA) | 100025 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
9/8/2014 | 9/9/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
62-year-old man, presented to the emergency department with chest pain complaints consistent with Acute Coronary Syndrome (unstable angina). | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
A Left Heart Catheterization by a Diagnostic Cardiologist (not a defendant), who found patient had 95% stenosis of the Circumflex Coronary Artery and questionable stenosis in the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) Coronary Artery. Defendant was consulted for his expertise in Interventional Cardiology, and he performed a Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) interrogation of the LAD which revealed a hemodynamically significant lesion. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Not applicable - no misdiagnosis. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
An acute dissection of the LAD that rapidly progressed to a completion occlusion. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
9/6/2016 | 2016-CA-001399 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 10/17/2017 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
10/25/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,600,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $70,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $380,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201886024 |
Claim Number : | 42773 |
Date Submitted : | 7/27/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
58-1449198 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | Entity Name | ||||
Entity | MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ||||
Street Address | |||||
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Orlando | FL | 32819 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(407) 370 - 3813 | (404) 842 - 3319 | ctschanz@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Nicholaus | J | Hilliard | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | PO Box 10450 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Pensacola | FL | 32524 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1600229 11 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME101330 | Pathology - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Escambia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Pathology | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/12/2012 | 10/1/2012 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Solid mass in right breast | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
No iatrogenic injury | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged erroneous interpretation of tissue specimen as cancerous invasive ductal adenocarcinoma | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Unnecessary bilateral mastectomy | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
2/6/2015 | 2015-CA-000062 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 7/16/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Mayfield, MD, Charles A Pensacola Pathologists | |||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
7/16/2018 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,007,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $20,591 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $4,008 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Risk management has counseled insured |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201884030 |
Claim Number : | EMC-FL-14XS-334123 |
Date Submitted : | 1/9/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
EmCare Holdings, Inc. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
75-173235 | SI | ||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kathy | A | Stockton | ||
Street Address | |||||
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Houston | TX | 77027 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(713) 935 - 2404 | (713) 461 - 8130 | kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | JOHN | TREVEN | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 8383 NORTH DAVIS HIGHWAY | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
PENSACOLA | FL | 32514 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
Emcare 2014-Excess | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS11885 | Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Escambia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Hospital/Institution | WEST FLORIDA HOSPITAL | ||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
N/A | 000000 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | ER | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
10/7/2014 | 10/24/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
CHEST PAIN AND BP | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
SEEN IN ER. STRESS TEST GOOD. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
ALLEGED FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PE | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
DEATH. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/21/2015 | 2015 CA 001382 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 1/9/2018 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
11/28/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $127,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $59,662 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
unknown |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M202092286 |
Claim Number : | 181817264 |
Date Submitted : | 4/21/2020 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
WALLACE, LATOYA M | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
59-0657322 | PA9109974 | ||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Latoya | M | Wallace | ||
Street Address | |||||
4603 Northmoor Court | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Pensacola | FL | 32503 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(410) 908 - 7714 | latoyawallace28@yahoo.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Latoya | Wallace | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 4603 Northmoor Court | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Pensacola | FL | 32503 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
181817264 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Physician Assistant | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
PA9109974 | Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Escambia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL | 110003 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
12/7/2018 | 12/14/2018 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
segmental bowel injury with associated hematoma formation. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
segmental small bowel resection with right and transverse colectomy, evacuation of hematoma and reversal of ileostomy. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
None, the patient did not present with abdominal pain or abdominal discomfort at the time of initial evaluation. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Segmental bowel injury with associated hematoma formation. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
4/5/2019 | 0Settlement | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 12/30/2019 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Brantley, Mitchell D Bybee RN, Dawn Richardson, RN , Shannon Baptist Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Gulf Breeze Hospital | |||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
1/10/2020 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $11,247 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
The case was settled before the suit was filed. The settlement did not differentiate between non-economic and economic loss. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
Department File Number : | M201677155 |
Claim Number : | 1015261-01 |
Date Submitted : | 8/11/2016 |
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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | JEFFREY | A | SAUNDERS | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 5401 Corporate Woods Drive, Ste 200 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Pensacola | FL | 32504 | Escambia | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
726634 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME83448 | Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Escambia | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (PENSACOLA) | 100025 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
8/14/2013 | 8/20/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Trauma sustained in car accident | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Reading of X-rays and CT scans | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Failure to diagnose | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Additional surgery; lower extremity weakness | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
5/22/2015 | 2015-CA-00865 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Escambia | 1/28/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Sacred Heart Hospital Sacred Heart Medical Group Halphen MD, Marguerite Zhang MD, Ming Neill MD, Terry A Ackerman RN, Robin Keeler RN, Raquel Miles RN, Lonna Maraman RN, Hubert Ruff RN, Meghan Shepherd RN, Jacob Dyson RN, Flordeliza Batchelor PA, Jeanette Pranke EMT, Christine Pensacola Radiology Consultants PA | |||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
1/25/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $45,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $25,128 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $368,421 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Updates | ||||||||||
Date of Change: | 8/11/2016 9:34:39 AM | |||||||||
Reason for Change: | ALE UPDATED 8/11/2016 | |||||||||
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Who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida?
Typically an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice and is licensed in the state of Florida.
Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit without a lawyer?
Yes you can, however it is highly advised not to as the medical malpractice case law is very complex
What kind of attorney do I need to sue a doctor?
You should look for an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice, you can also search for tort lawyer.
What percentage do malpractice lawyers get?
Most medical malpractice attorneys charge at least a 40% contingency fee.
How long do you have to sue for medical malpractice in Florida?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
Is there a cap on medical malpractice in Florida?
With respect to a cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death arising from medical negligence of practitioners, regardless of the number of such practitioner defendants, noneconomic damages shall not exceed $500,000 per claimant. No practitioner shall be liable for more than $500,000 in noneconomic damages, regardless of the number of claimants. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0766/Sections/0766.118.html
Do doctors in Florida have to have malpractice insurance?
Under Florida law, physicians are generally required to carry medical malpractice insurance or otherwise demonstrate financial responsibility to cover potential claims for medical malpractice. However, certain part-time physicians who meet state requirements are exempt from the financial responsibility law. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0458/Sections/0458.320.html
Is there a time limit to file a medical malpractice suit?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
What is considered medical malpractice in Florida?
Medical Malpractice in Florida is defined as significant harm. This means that the injury must be serious enough to have resulted in significant healthcare expenses, missed work and caused ongoing pain and suffering.
What is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in Florida?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
Who can file a wrongful death suit in Florida?
Florida law requires a representative of the deceased person's estate to file the wrongful death claim. The representative may be named in the will or estate plan. The court will appoint a representative if there is no will or estate plan
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Florida?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is within two years of the date of death for most cases.