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Med mal insurers don't need Dr.'s o.k. to settle.

Publication: Medical Law's Regan Report
Publication Date: 01-JAN-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Med mal insurers don't need Dr.'s o.k. to settle.(Medical Law Case on Point)

Article Excerpt
CASE ON POINT: Freeman v. Cohen, 2007 FLCA4 4D06-4039 (11/21/2007) So.2d -FL

ISSUE: A Med/Mal Insurer does not need Dr.'s O.K. to settle.

CASE FACTS: On February 3, 1999, Blossom and Abraham Cohen filed suit against Humana Medical Plans, Inc. (Humana), Dr. Mark Freeman and his professional association, and Dr. Raphael Rodriguez and his professional association, and Family Medical Center, Inc. (Family Medical). The suit alleged medical negligence by Drs. Freeman and Rodriguez, which resulted in injury to Mrs. Cohen. The Cohens ultimately withdrew their claims against Dr. Freeman's professional association, Dr. Rodriguez' professional association and Family Medical. After mediation, all of the claims against Humana were settled and the case against Humana was dismissed with prejudice. The only remaining defendants were Drs. Freeman and Rodriguez. Med Pro...

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