Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical Malpractice Cases In Lake County Florida

Dr. IVAN J WORTMAN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 03CA3561

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200640476
Claim Number :852271
Date Submitted :2/3/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
35-0506406 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPamelaAPrudlow
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
CityStateZip
Ft. WayneIN46835
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0370 (260) 486 - 0785pamela.prudlow@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualIvanJWortman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6129 Linneal Beach Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ApopkaFL32703Seminole
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
H00218$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME63259Emergency Medicine - Including Major Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL100051
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/2/20016/11/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Complaints of headache, shoulder & neck pain, fever & vomiting.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Treatment for otitis media, cervical pain & functional stress headache.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to diagnose Pseudotumor Cerebri.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Permanent blindness.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/30/200303CA3561
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake4/18/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Emergency Physicians of Central Florida
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
4/18/2006
 
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$44,347
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$19,033
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$100,000
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$355,171
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:2/3/2009 3:29:10 PM
Reason for Change:Update to legal fees & expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3054444347
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid2773619033

 

 

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Dr. MIGUEL BRYCE Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 05-CA-1212

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200747555
Claim Number :21299
Date Submitted :12/12/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMiguel Bryce
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1879 Nightingale Lane
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TavaresFL32778Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600095 05$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME84628Surgery - Cardiovascular Disease73701

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
Florida Hospital Waterman100057
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/26/20031/3/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Sinus bradycardia with sinus arrest and ventricular escape rhythm
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Implant dual chamber pacemaker
Diagnostic Code :353.8
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged improper placement of pacemaker lead
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stroke, hemiplegia, speech impairment, memory loss
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/25/200505-CA-1212
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake11/26/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Cardiovascular Associates of Lake County
Cardiovascular Associates of Central Florida
Medtronics, Inc.
Cacodcar, MD, Surexa S
Drummond, Douglas
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
10/30/2007
 
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$92,672
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$31,704
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$1,000,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$150,000$0
Wage Loss$0$754,000
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:12/12/2007 1:07:49 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 11/26/07
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition18-OCT-0726-NOV-07

 

 

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Dr. SRINIVAS ATTANTI Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 10-CA-1480

Indemnity Paid: $1,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201159557
Claim Number :30701/32360
Date Submitted :3/25/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSrinivas Attanti
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed308 W. Highland Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
InvernessFL34452Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1602338 01$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME90705Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/3/20076/10/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Carotid artery
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Doppler study
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly perform and interpret carotid artery Doppler study
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stroke
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/19/201010-CA-1480
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake2/3/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hinkle, Ken
Citrus Cardiology Consultants, P.A.
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
1/6/2011
 
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$23,178
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$9,884
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$800,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$124,328$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/25/2011 2:38:28 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 02/03/11
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition06-JAN-1103-FEB-11

 

 

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Dr. DAVID M MELLMAN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2018CA1918

Indemnity Paid: $925,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201988957
Claim Number : 1059845-03
Date Submitted : 9/25/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
47-6021331  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Michelle Pierron
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 463 - 3776     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDavidMMellman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed734 N 3rd St Ste 115
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LeesburgFL34748Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HN005023$1,000,000$10,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME101879Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityRadiology Associates of Central Florida
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/22/20165/1/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Physician ordered MRI
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Read of the MRI, cervical spine
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose lung mass
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
CT chest showed lobulated mass, diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma of upper right lobe
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/18/20182018CA1918
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake5/8/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Radiology Associates of Central Florida
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
5/8/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$925,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$12,352
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,237
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$925,000
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
NA
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Dr. TODD GINESTRA Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 13-CA-3156

Indemnity Paid: $875,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201574384
Claim Number : 7030062378
Date Submitted : 4/23/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LANDMARK AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
73-0994137  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Jim   Dapolite
Street Address
945 East Paces Ferry Rd, Suite 1800
City State Zip
Atlanta GA 30326
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(404) 682 - 7683   (404) 262 - 4437 jdapolite@rsui.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualTodd Ginestra
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed757 CR 466
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Lady LakeFL32159Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
LHM735011$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME110377Surgery - Plastic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/29/20132/8/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented for elective ADN cosmetic liposuction surgery to her abdomen, neck, and jowls.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured performed a liposuction procedure known as Smartlipo to the patients abdomen, neck, and jowls.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleges that the physician failed to administer preoperative or post-operative antibiotics, resulting in development of an abdominal infection. The patient additionally alleges the physician failed to properly assess or treat the patient post operatively.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/7/201413-CA-3156
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake4/9/2015
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 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?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$875,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$124,978
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$5,000
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
Not known.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. NICHOLAI ZELNERONOK Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2013-CA-002314

Indemnity Paid: $800,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201470505
Claim Number :43575
Date Submitted :7/11/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNicholai Zelneronok
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed13 Sanchez Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Saint AugustineFL32084St. Johns
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PRF 1411245 00$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME34231Surgery - Urological 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MSt. Johns
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/3/20111/7/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Lung cancer
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No iatrogenic injury
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to follow-up on pre-procedure chest x-ray
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Lung cancer
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/31/20132013-CA-002314
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake5/19/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Central Florida Urology Specialists
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
4/3/2014
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$800,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$19,399
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$10,970
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$100,000$0
Wage Loss$0$50,000
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/11/2014 10:51:16 AM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 05/19/14
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition03-APR-1419-MAY-14

 

 

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Dr. EZE D UCHE Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2014-CP-00040

Indemnity Paid: $750,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201573528
Claim Number : 47975
Date Submitted : 3/27/2015
 
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
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualEzeDUche
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1020 N. Blvd. E.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LeesburgFL34748Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1601962 08$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME73420Cardiovascular Disease - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/23/20133/20/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right heart failure and aortic stenosis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No iatrogenic injury
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose and treat incompetent artifical mitral and aortic valves
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Right heart failure and aortic stenosis
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/26/20142014-CP-00040
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake3/17/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Cardiovascular Institute 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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/10/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$750,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$14,141
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$14,738
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$15,477$50,000
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/27/2015 11:15:49 AM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 3/17/15
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition10-FEB-1517-MAR-15

 

 

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Dr. IVAN J WORTMAN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 03CA3561

Indemnity Paid: $750,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200640477
Claim Number :860861
Date Submitted :5/4/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE)Excess
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
35-0506406 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPamelaAPrudlow
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
CityStateZip
Ft. WayneIN46835
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0370 (260) 486 - 0785pamela.prudlow@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualIvanJWortman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6129 Linneal Beach Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ApopkaFL32703Seminole
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
H00219$7,000,000$7,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME63259Emergency Medicine - Including Major Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL100051
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/2/20016/11/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Complaints of headache, shoulder & neck pain, fever & vomiting.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Treatment for otitis media, cervical pain & functional stress headache.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to diagnose Pseudotumor Cerebri.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Permanent blindness.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/30/200303CA3561
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake4/18/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Emergency Physicians of Central Florida
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
4/18/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$750,000
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
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$355,171
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
n/a
 
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Dr. MARK D JACOBSON Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2004-CA-366

Indemnity Paid: $750,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746961
Claim Number :18523
Date Submitted :9/17/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMarkDJacobson
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed801 East Dixie Avenue #104
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LeesburgFL34748Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600001 04$2,000,000$4,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME67158Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery3605

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
LEESBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER100084
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/23/20039/16/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right superficial femoral arterial occlusive disease
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Percutaneous angioplasty
Diagnostic Code :1942.0
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly manage patient after angioplasty
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Petroperitoneal hematoma and extravasation
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/28/20042004-CA-366
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake8/10/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Paymani, MD, Mahrad
Hessami, MD, Miratiqullah
Radiology Associates of Central Florida
Central Florida Health Care Development Corp.
Leesburg Regional Medial 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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
9/7/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$750,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$101,501
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$36,134
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$750,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$70,000$0
Wage Loss$0$250,000
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
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Dr. RAYMOND COLOM Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 11CA3441

Indemnity Paid: $700,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201264452
Claim Number :472
Date Submitted :7/30/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
47-0490411 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJaclynSAdler
Street Address
9300 NW 14th Street
CityStateZip
Pembroke PinesFL33024
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 559 - 3131 (954) 431 - 8388Jadjuster2@aol.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRAYMOND COLOM
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed600 East Dixie Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Leesburg FL34748Lake
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HAZ1064385823-5$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME70197Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MLake
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
LEESBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER100084
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/19/20107/1/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
7-month old male with a history of a chromosomal deficiency, Glutaric Acidemia Type I (GA-I), was brought to the ED of Leesburg Regional Medical Center by his mother who reported vomiting since the previous day and a fever the previous day.He was discharged with diagnoses of vomiting and possible viral illness.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
There was no operation, diagnostic, or treatment procedure that caused an injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
A 7-month old male with a history of a chromosomal deficiency, Glutaric Acidemia Type I (GA-I), was brought to the ED of Leesburg Regional Medical Center by his mother who reported vomiting since the previous day and a fever the previous day. The child was seen in the ED by Raymond Colom, MD and when his shift ended, care was taken over by another physician, who discharged the patient with clinical impressions of (1) Vomiting (2) Possible Viral illness.The following day, the child was seen at another hospital with lethargy and hypotonia.He was then transferred to a tertiary children's hospital for treatment. There he was additionally diagnosed with encephalopathy and seizures.He was discharged on 3/24/10.The child suffered damage to the basil ganglia of his brain resulting in severe developmental delays.It was alleged that these damages were due to delays in treatment of the GA-1. There was a dispute over whether or not the patient's mother providedDr. Colom (and the physician who saw the child after Dr. Colom went off-duty) with an "Emergency Medical Protocol" form that explained the child's GA-1 condition and the treatment protocols that were required for him.The claim was disputed.A compromise settlement was reached without admission of liability.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/16/201111CA3441
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lake7/19/2012
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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/19/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$700,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$5,614
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,122
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
unknown
 
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John J Vasti
Vasti Law, P.A.
824 S Duncan Dr
Tavares, FL 32778-4044
352-508-9345
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Lake County Florida: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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