Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Nov. 13, 2006
Whether Cameron Johnson (Cameron), a minor, qualifies for coverage under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (Plan). If so, whether Petitioners' recovery, through settlement of a civil suit for medical malpractice associated with Cameron's birth against the treating obstetricians, the obstetrical clinic, and the hospital, bars Petitioners from receiving an award of Plan benefits.Petitioners` settlement of a civil suit against the hospital where infant was born and physicians who delivered the infant foreclosed an award of benefits.