STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

MARCIA RICHMOND and DEWIGHT )

ANTHONY LEIBA, as parents, and ) natural guardian of CHRISTINA ) LEIBA, a minor, )

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Petitioners, )

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vs. ) CASE NO. 94-4883N

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FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED ) NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ) ASSOCIATION, )

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Respondent. )

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FINAL ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION AND JOINT PETITION FOR COMPENSATION OF CLAIM ARISING OUT OF FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED

NEUROLOGICAL INJURY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 766, FLORIDA STATUTES

This cause came on to be heard pursuant to Section 766.304, Florida Statutes, upon the stipulation and joint petition of the parties, filed January 11, 1995, for the entry of an order approving the resolution of a formal claim for compensation benefits heretofore filed in this cause in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 766, Florida Statutes, and a resolution of the exclusive remedy otherwise available as outlined in Chapter 766, Florida Statutes.

By the terms of their stipulation, the parties have agreed that petitioners, Marcia Richmond and Dwight Anthony Leiba, are the parents and natural guardians of Christina Leiba, a minor, that Christina was born a live infant on September 29, 1991, at Broward General Medical Center, Broward County, Florida, and that her birth weight was in excess of 2,500 grams. The parties have further agreed that the physician delivering obstetrical services during the birth of Christina was George Edouard, M.D., who was, at all times material hereto, a participating physician in the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, as defined by Section 766.302(7), Florida Statutes. Finally, by their stipulation, the parties have agreed that Christina suffered a "birth-related neurological injury," as that term is defined by Section 766.302(2), Florida Statutes. The medical records attached to the petition for compensation, as well as the

medical report of Michael S. Duchowny, M.D., regarding his evaluation of Christina on October 31, 1994, are consistent with and supportive of the parties' stipulation.

After due consideration of the interests of all parties, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is

ORDERED that:

1. The stipulation of the parties, filed of record January 11, 1995, is hereby approved and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.

   
   

2. Upon payment of the lump sum in the manner stipulated, past expenses, and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with filing the claim, including reasonable attorney's fees, the claims of the petitioners (claimants) shall be deemed fully satisfied and extinguished, except to the extent of respondent's continuing obligation under the provisions of Section 766.31, Florida Statutes, to pay future expenses as incurred.

   
   

3. The Division of Administrative Hearings retains jurisdiction over this matter to resolve any dispute as to the interpretation of any provision of the parties' stipulation and to resolve any disputes, should they arise, regarding the parties' compliance with the terms of such stipulation.

DONE AND ORDERED in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, this 17th day of January 1995.

COPIES FURNISHED:

(By Certified Mail)

David H. Krathen, Esquire Justice Building, Suite 320N

WILLIAM J. KENDRICK

Hearing Officer

Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building

1230 Apalachee Parkway

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550

(904) 488-9675

Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 17th day of January 1995.

524 South Andrews Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Lynn Dickinson, Executive Director Florida Birth-Related Neurological

Injury Compensation Association Post Office Box 1528

Tallahassee, Florida 32302

Dr. George Edouard

1200 South Pine Island Road Plantation, Florida 33324

Broward General Medical Center Legal Department

1600 South Andrews Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Ms. Charlene Willoughby Department of Business

and Professional Regulation Consumer Services

Suite 60

1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

Ms. Tanya Williams

Division of Health Quality Assurance Hospital Section

Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

Bill Sumner

Acting General Counsel Department of Insurance The Capitol PL LL

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0300

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW

A party who is adversely affected by this final order is entitled to judicial review pursuant to Sections 120.68 and 766.311, Florida Statutes. Review proceedings are governed by the Florida Rules Of Appellate Procedure. Such proceedings are commenced by filing one copy of a notice of appeal with the Agency Clerk Of The Division Of Administrative Hearings and a second copy, accompanied by filing fees prescribed by law, with the appropriate District Court of Appeal. See, Section 120.68(2),

Florida Statutes, and Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association v. Carreras, 598 So.2d 299 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992). The notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of rendition of the order to be reviewed.

Docket for Case No: 94-004883N

Orders for Case No: 94-004883N