PLCR

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886484
Claim Number : FL-BRITT-02
Date Submitted : 9/19/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
APPLIED MEDICO-LEGAL SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
81-0603029  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Julie   Moore
Street Address
101 E. Park Blvd.
City State Zip
Plano TX 75074
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(866) 520 - 6896     jmontague@bpmp.com
 
Insured Information
 
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual John   Britt
Insurer Type Street Address of Practice
Licensed 8188 S. Jog Road, Ste. 102
City State Zip Code County
Boynton Beach FL 33472 Palm Beach
Policy Number Per Claim Policy Limits Aggregate Policy Limits
I-AMS-117023 $250,000 $750,000
Profession or Business Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor  
License Number Specialty Code & Classification Certification Number
ME58528 Surgery - Orthopedic  

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First Name MI Last Name Date of Birth
       
Street Address Gender County where Injury Occurred
  F Palm Beach
City State Zip Code
     
Location where injury occured Other location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility  
Name of Institution Code
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 110010
Location of Institutional Injury Other Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite  
Date of Occurrence Date Reported to Insurer
4/29/2016 6/22/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
L5-S1 degenerative disc disease, L5-S1 herniated nucleus pulposus, left L4 right L4 and R L5 neuroforaminal stenosis. Central spinal stenosis at L3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1. Multi-level spinal stenosis at L3-4 and L5-S1, and mild central and bilateral lateral recess stenosis at L4-L5 level.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
L5-S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion and removal of pelvic mass
Diagnostic Code :  
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
During retroperitoneal approach performed by Dr. Ramon Vazquez, he noted a pelvic mass and removed it as suggestive of gynecological malignancy. Pathology studies revealed presumed mass was patient's left vestigial kidney.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Improper removal of patient's pelvic kidney.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Legal Information
 
Date of Suit Circuit Court Case Number
11/2/2017 50-2017-CA-O12082
County Suit Filed in Date of Final Disposition
Palm Beach 6/8/2018
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 not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
6/13/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured $250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel $46,697
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 Date Anticipated
Medical Expense $0 $0
Wage Loss $0 $0
Other Expenses $0 $0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Improve communication with other surgeons in cases regarding any patient anatomic anomalies prior to procedure.
 
Updates
 
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