Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201472498 |
Claim Number : | 40055/40251 |
Date Submitted : | 3/31/2015 |
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 | (407) 370 - 2247 | ctschanz@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Daniel | Parnassa | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2237 US 27 S | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Sebring | FL | 33870 | Highlands | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1601644 06 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME78117 | Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. | 100049 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
7/9/2010 | 1/7/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Right ventricle abnormality | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
ICD placement | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged inappropriate diagnosis of ARVD | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Ventricular perforation, cardiac tamponade | |||||
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 | ||||
6/13/2012 | GC-12-546 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 10/10/2014 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Sebring Heart Center Florida Cardiovascular Institute Matar, MD, Fadi | |||||
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 | |||||
10/1/2014 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $69,976 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $32,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||
Date of Change: | 3/31/2015 4:29:08 PM | ||||||
Reason for Change: | Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 10/10/14 | ||||||
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Department File Number : | M201782203 |
Claim Number : | EMC-FL-12-204654-2 |
Date Submitted : | 6/2/2017 |
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 | GREGORY | R | WHITE | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 1210 US 27N | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
LAKE PLACID | FL | 33852 | Highlands | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
EMC-2012-Excess | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME39946 | Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Hospital/Institution | FLORIDA HOSPITAL - LAKE PLACID | ||||
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 | ||||
1/15/2012 | 3/29/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
AAA | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
SEEN IN ER | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE AAA | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
DEATH | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/9/2013 | GC13-665 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 6/2/2017 | ||||
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
5/23/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $675,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $22,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $7,033 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Department File Number : | M201472499 |
Claim Number : | 43613 |
Date Submitted : | 4/1/2015 |
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 | (407) 370 - 2247 | ctschanz@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Fadi | Matar | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 9809 Bay Island Dr. | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Tampa | FL | 33615 | Hillsborough | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1600031 13 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME65062 | Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. | 100049 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
7/9/2010 | 1/7/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Right ventricule abnormality | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
ICD placement | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged inappropriate diagnosis of ARVD | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Ventricular perforation, cardiac tamponade | |||||
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 | ||||
6/3/2012 | GC-12-546 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 10/10/2014 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Parnassa, MD, Daniel Florida Cardiovascular Institute Sebring Heart Center | |||||
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 | |||||
10/1/2014 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $550,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $49,846 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $7,501 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||
Date of Change: | 4/1/2015 9:40:57 AM | ||||||
Reason for Change: | Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 10/10/14 | ||||||
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Department File Number : | M201472369 |
Claim Number : | FP3746601 |
Date Submitted : | 10/17/2014 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
59-6614702 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kelly | Andrews | |||
Street Address | |||||
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32258 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 360 - 3038 | kandrews@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Edward | Amoah | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 27455 Cashford Circle | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Wesley Chapel | FL | 33544 | Hillsborough | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP-63721 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME88213 | Internal Medicine - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Hillsborough | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL | 100075 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
7/21/2006 | 7/24/2008 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Severe diverticulitis. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Alleged improper use of gentamicin and failure to properly monitor the use thereof. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Bilateral vestifular dysfuction and nephrotoxicity | |||||
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 | ||||
11/24/2008 | 08-26992-DIVI | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 9/26/2014 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Grauer, Leopoldo Bankole, Olayinka University Community Home Health Optin Care St. Petersburg St. Joseph's Hospital | |||||
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 | |||||
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $317,526 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $137,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate |
Updates | |
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Department File Number : | M201781826 |
Claim Number : | 55121 |
Date Submitted : | 4/14/2017 |
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 | (407) 370 - 2247 | ctschanz@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Brett | M | Sasseen | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 3600 S. Highland Ave. | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Sebring | FL | 33870 | Highlands | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1602310 08 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME82025 | Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. | 100049 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/4/2014 | 10/19/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Severe chest pain | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Percutaneous coronary intervention | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged failure to properly perform procedure | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Acute myocardial infarction | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
3/2/2016 | 2016-CA-000103GCA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 4/4/2017 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Parnassa, MD, Daniel Bennett, MD, Jennifer L Greenberg, MD, Andrew S Highlands Regional Medical Center Sebring Heart Center First Coast Cardiovascular Institute | |||||
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 | |||||
4/4/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $47,516 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $3,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Department File Number : | M201988069 |
Claim Number : | CLA0409114 |
Date Submitted : | 3/6/2019 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
94-2301054 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Diane | M | McNab | ||
Street Address | |||||
4651 Salisbury Road | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Boca Raton | FL | 33496 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(954) 439 - 0580 | dmcnab@norcal-group.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | DAVID SECUNDINO | S | GUERRA | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 3670 US Highway 27 N | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Sebring | FL | 33870 | Highlands | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
728461N | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME104419 | Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. | 100049 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Labor and Delivery Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
7/20/2015 | 4/5/2018 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient presented to the hospital at 37 weeks gestation. The patient was induced for vaginal delivery. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
During vaginal delivery, the birth was complicated by shoulder dystocia and allegedly resulted in the infant developing cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation during the delivery. These allegations were highly disputed since all experts agreed that there were no indications or risk factors that the patient would encounter shoulder dystocia and agreed that the fetus had developed e. coli sepsis starting in utero which progressed post- delivery and caused subsequent deterioration. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
There was no misdiagnosis | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Shoulder dystocia and cerebral palsy. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
3/6/2018 | 18-CA-089 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 1/4/2019 | ||||
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 | |||||
1/28/2019 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $31,496 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $31,496 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Insured met and conferenced with defense attorney and claims specialist |
Updates | |
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Department File Number : | M201990231 |
Claim Number : | CLA0410472 |
Date Submitted : | 10/10/2019 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
94-2301054 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Diane | M | McNab | ||
Street Address | |||||
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32256 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(954) 439 - 0580 | dmcnab@norcal-group.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Nasim | S | Khan | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 919 Mall Ring Road | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Sebring | FL | 33372 | Highlands | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
728461N | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME94450 | Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
FLORIDA HOSPITAL-HEARTLAND MEDICAL CTR. | 100109 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Labor and Delivery Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
8/30/2016 | 4/11/2018 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient presented to the hospital for an induction of labor. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Vaginal Delivery was attempted by this health care provider. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
No misdiagnosis. The patient's full term vaginal delivery was complicated by a shoulder dystocia. The patient alleged that she was never offered a Cesarean section prior to labor in a patient that was high risk. This allegation was highly disputed since the records reflected that a cesarean section was offered and refused by the patient. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
During delivery, the male infant developed a shoulder dystocia resulting in a fracture of the left humerus and right arm brachial plexus injury. | |||||
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 | ||||
8/30/2018 | 10th Judicial | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Highlands | 10/1/2019 | ||||
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 | |||||
10/1/2019 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insured conferenced and met with defense attorney and claims specialist. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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.