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JOSEPH BASEY AND LISA BASEY, AS PARENTS AND NATURAL GUARDIANS OF SAMANTHA BASEY, A MINOR vs FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, 98-005009N (1998)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 98-005009N Visitors: 8
Petitioner: JOSEPH BASEY AND LISA BASEY, AS PARENTS AND NATURAL GUARDIANS OF SAMANTHA BASEY, A MINOR
Respondent: FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION
Judges: ELLA JANE P. DAVIS
Agency: Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Nov. 12, 1998
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, September 16, 2016.

Latest Update: Sep. 16, 2016
Summary: FINAL ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION AND JOINT PETITION FOR COMPENSATION OF CLAIM ARISING OUT OF FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 766, FLORIDA STATUTESFinal Order approving association`s acceptance of the claim for compensation.
98-5009.PDF

STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS


JOSEPH BASEY and LISA BASEY, as )

parents and natural guardians of ) SAMANTHA BASEY, a minor, )

)

Petitioners, )

)

vs. ) Case No. 98-5009N

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

)

Respondent. )

)


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 12, 1999, 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, Joseph Basey and Lisa Basey, are the parents and natural guardians of Samantha Basey (Samantha), a minor; that Samantha was born a live infant on December 9, 1997, at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, a hospital located in Tarpon Springs, 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 Samantha was Theresa L. Conrad, 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 Samantha suffered a "birth-related neurological injury," as that term is defined by Section 766.302(2), Florida Statutes.

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 12, 1999, is hereby approved, and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.

  2. The Petitioners (claimants) Joseph Basey and Lisa Basey, as the parents and natural guardians of Samantha Basey, a minor, are hereby accorded a lump sum award of One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00).

  3. Upon payment of the lump sum award of One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to the claimants, payment of past expenses, and payment of attorney's fees and other expenses incurred in the representation of the parents in this case which, if not agreed to between the parties, will be assessed at a later date, 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.

  4. 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 this 14th day of January, 1999, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.


WILLIAM J. KENDRICK

Administrative Law Judge

Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building

1230 Apalachee Parkway

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060

(850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675

Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us


Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 14th day of January, 1999.


COPIES FURNISHED:

(By certified mail)


Tony Cunningham, Esquire Cunningham, Clark & Greiwe, P.A.

100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33602

Lynn Dickinson, Executive Director Florida Birth-Related Neurological

Injury Compensation Association Post Office Box 14567 Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4567


Theresa L. Conrad, M.D.

1200 South Pinellas Avenue, Suite 11 Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689


Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Legal Department

1395 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689


Ms. Charlene Willoughby

Agency for Health Care Administration Consumer Services Unit

Post Office Box 14000 Tallahassee, Florida 32308


Daniel Sumner, General Counsel Department of Insurance

The Capitol, Lower Level 26 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.

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STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS


CLAIMANTS: JOSEPH BASEY and LISA BASE

of and as parents and natural guardians of SAMANTHA BASEY, a minor

13609 Deventer Court Hudson, Florida


Represented By:


Tony Cunningham, Esquire Cunningham, Clark & Greiwe, P.A.

100 Ashley Drive South, Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33602


ASSOCIATION: FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL

INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION


RESPONDENTS: THERESA L. CONRAD, M.D., HELEN ELLIS

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, and ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN INVOLVED IN THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF THE INJURED PARTY


DATE OF INJURY: December 9, 1997 DOAH CASE #: 98-5009N


STIPULATION AND JOINT PETITION FOR COMPENSATION OF CLAIM ARISING OUT OF FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 766, FLORIDA STATUTES


The Claimants and the Association (Collectively the "Parties") hereby jointly petition for entry of an Order by the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings approving this Stipulation and Joint Petition for Compensation (the "Stipulation"). The parties hereby stipulate that the facts contained herein are true and shall be considered as established by competent, substantial evidence before the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings:

  1. Samantha Basey (the "Injured Party"), incurred an Injury as that term is defined by Section 766.302(2), Florida Statutes, on or about December 9, 1997. The Injury that the Injured Party incurred was the sole and proximate cause of her current medical condition. The Injury occurred in Pinellas County, Florida, and falls within the jurisdiction of the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings.


  2. Joseph Basey and Lisa Basey (the "Claimants"), are the parents and legal guardians of the Injured Party, and are the Claimants as defined by Section 766.302(3), Florida Statutes.


  3. Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital is the Hospital where the injury was incurred on December 9, 1997 as defined by Florida Statutes, Section 766.302(6).


  4. Theresa L. Conrad, M.D. is a participating physician as defined in Florida Statutes, Section 766.302(7).


  5. The Claimants have filed a petition under Section 766.305, Florida Statutes, seeking compensation from the Association, and that petition is incorporated herein by reference in the entirety, including all attachments. Any reference made within this document to the Association encompasses, where appropriate, the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan which the Association administers.


  6. The Claimants, the Association on behalf of itself, and all Respondents, known or unknown, agree that the aforementioned Injury comes within the jurisdiction of the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings and is governed by Section 766.301, et. seq., Florida Statutes.


  7. The Claimants and the Association agree that the rights and remedies granted by this plan on account of the Injury shall exclude all other rights and remedies of such infant, her parents or next of kin at common law or otherwise, against any person or entity directly or indirectly involved with the labor, delivery or resuscitation during which time the Injury occurred, arising out of or related to a medical malpractice claim with respect to such injuries and shall preclude any claim for medical malpractice against any person or entity.


  8. The Claimants and the Association hereby agree as follows:

    1. The Claimants shall receive from the Association a lump sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). The parents would like to have this payment made payable to them in a lump sum. The Association has no objection to this payment. This payment is authorized pursuant to Section 766.31(1)(b), Florida Statutes.


    2. The Association will pay all benefits, past and future, as authorized by Section 766.31, Florida Statutes. Payment of past benefits under Section 766.31(1)(a), Fla. Stat., shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 16 of this Stipulation.


    3. The Association will reimburse Tony Cunningham, Esquire, attorney for the Claimants, an agreed upon attorney's fee and expenses to be determined for services rendered in the

      filing of this claim.


  9. The Claimants further agree that payments, including future payments as outlined in Paragraph 11, agreed to herein above by the term and provision of the Stipulation, is a full, complete and absolute discharge of any and all responsibility and liability, the Respondents, or the Association, may have to the Claimants in their official and individual capacity as the parents of the Injured Party. The Claimants further acknowledge that payment in full now and in the future as claims arise as provided herein above, shall result in a full and complete discharge as to any and all liability of the Respondents, or the Association, which they may have to any other relatives of the Injured Party.


  10. The Claimants further agree that there is no evidence of bad faith, malicious purpose or willful and wanton disregard of human rights, safety, or property on the part of any of the parties or of any person or entity mentioned within this Stipulation that would otherwise support a civil action as provided in Section 766.303(2), Florida Statutes. The Claimants also acknowledge that no civil suit has been filed, nor will be filed and if a suit or notice of intent has been filed and/or served it will hereby be dismissed upon the executing of this agreement and payment by the Association as specified in Paragraph 8 with prejudice by motion of the Claimants, against the Respondents or the Association or any other person or entity either known or unknown and so named as a result of the Injury sustained by the Injured Party.


  11. The Parties agree that the issues of the actual expenses for medically necessary and reasonable medical and hospital, habilitative and training, residential and custodial

    care and service, for medically necessary drugs, special equipment and facilities, and for related travel as per Florida Statute 766.31 and for a reasonable attorney's fee and expenses, may be determined by the Administrative Law Judge if a dispute arises regarding the same. The Association is not aware of any specific disputes regarding the services being provided to Samantha Basey. The Association further acknowledges that it is obligated to pay a reasonable attorney's fee based upon the criteria set forth in F.S. 766.31. The Claimants further represent and acknowledge that they have retained legal counsel which has provided legal advice in regard to this Stipulation, and the option of accepting this Stipulation as opposed to whatever other rights and remedies the Claimants otherwise have had, either in their official capacity or personal capacity and that their legal counsel has advised them of the legal significance of each and every part of this Stipulation. Further, the Claimants represent and acknowledge to the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings that they understand that the Petition which has been filed seeking compensation from the Association is hereby deemed to be satisfied in its entirety, except to the extent provided as it pertains to the payment of expenses under Section 766.3 l(l)(a), Fla. Stat., as limited by Paragraph 16 hereof.

  12. The parties to this Stipulation agree that the order approving this stipulation, if such order is entered, shall not be appealed.


  13. It is understood by and between the parties that if this Stipulation is not approved -by the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings, this Stipulation will be null, void and of no effect. It is stipulated and agreed by and between the parties that this Stipulation shall be presented to the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings for his consideration and for the entry of a proper Order of approval without the necessity of formal notice and as such, such notice is hereby expressly waived.


  14. It is understood and agreed that when the Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings approves this Stipulation, that this Stipulation shall not be subject to modification or change, in any way, without the express written consent of the parties to this Stipulation, unless so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction for good cause.


  15. References made in this Stipulation to the "parties" or all "parties" shall be deemed to include the Claimants in their capacity as parents and legal guardians of the injured

    party; the Respondents and the Association and any and all medical providers involved in the birth of the Injured Party.


  16. In order for the Association to carry out its responsibility as provided in this Stipulation, the Claimants shall provide within thirty (30) days of the date of approval of this Stipulation, the following:


    1. A complete list (with copies of invoices and names and addresses of providers) of all known past expenses under Section 766.31(1)(a), Fla. Stat., for which the Claimants seek reimbursement in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Stipulation. The Association is relying upon the timely submission of such claims and to the extent that any such claims for past expenses are not submitted within the afore- described time period, the Claimant shall have intentionally and knowingly forever waived and relinquished their right to submit any such claims for payment to the Association; and


    2. A fully executed authorization of release of any and all medical records, insurance program records, and such other authorization as may, from time to time, reasonably be required by the Association to complete its duties hereunder; and


    3. Such other reasonable information as may be required by the Association, which relates to the provision of habilitative care or the payment of Samantha Basey's bills.


  17. The Claimants shall seek prior authorization and approval from the Association for all actual expenses incurred under Section 766.31(1)(a), Fla. Stat., in advance of authorizing and obtaining any medical and hospital, rehabilitative and training, residential, and custodial care and service, for medically necessary drugs, special equipment, and facilities, and for related travel. In the event the Claimants have not sought and obtained such authorization and approval in advance, the Claimants will have waived the right to recovery of such actual expenses. This provision shall not be applicable with respect to any emergency medical or hospital care required for the Injured Party, however, the Claimants shall on the next business day advise the Association that such emergency medical and hospital care has been obtained.


  18. The claimants agree that a representative of the Association may periodically visit the child with the parents'

    prior notification. The purpose of such visits would be to assess the child's current condition


  19. The Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings shall retain jurisdiction to resolve any disputes as to interpretation of any provision of this Stipulation.


The foregoing Stipulation and Joint Petition For Compensation of Claim has been read and is fully understood by the parties hereto who have executed same this 7 day of January, 1999.


Lynn Dickinson Executive Director

Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association 1435 Piedmont Drive East, Suite 101

Tallahassee, Florida 32312


Tony Cunningham, Esquire Attorney for Claimants Cunningham, Clark & Greiwe, P. A.

100 Ashley Drive South, Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33602


Lisa Basey, Mother

as Claimant and natural guardian of Samantha Basey, a minor


Joseph Basey, Father

as Claimant and natural guardian of Samantha Basey, a minor


Docket for Case No: 98-005009N
Issue Date Proceedings
Sep. 16, 2016 Final Order Approving Stipulation. CASE CLOSED.
Sep. 15, 2016 Stipulation filed.
Sep. 15, 2016 Stipulation filed.
Dec. 07, 2009 Order (Stipulation for Fees and Costs is approved).
Nov. 24, 2009 Letter to Judge Davis from W. Brewton regarding case status filed.
Nov. 24, 2009 Petitioner's Response to ALJ's November 20, 2009 Order filed.
Nov. 20, 2009 Order (parties are granted until December 14, 2009, in which to confer and file any specification of issues remaining to be resolved stating any proceedings still necessary in this cause in accordance with the opinion of the Secon District Court of Appeal filed June 24, 2009, and its Mandate issued September 15, 2009).
Oct. 26, 2009 Stipulation for Fees and Costs filed.
Oct. 22, 2009 Order (having filed no timely response in opposition, as permitted by Florida Administrative Code Rule 28-106.204, is granted to and until October 31, 2009, in which to do so).
Oct. 06, 2009 Notice of Case Reassignment.
Oct. 05, 2009 Petitioners' Motion for Case Management Conference and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed.
Aug. 25, 2009 Final Order Approving Stipulation for Settlement of Reasonable Expenses.
Aug. 24, 2009 Stipulation for Settlement of Reasonable Expenses filed.
Aug. 18, 2009 Final Order Approving Stipulation. CASE CLOSED.
Aug. 17, 2009 Stipulation filed.
Aug. 17, 2009 Letter to Judge Kendrick from D. Caldevilla regarding stipulation filed.
Aug. 17, 2009 Notice of Appearance (filed by D. Caldevilla).
Feb. 18, 2008 Index, Record, and Certificate of Record sent to the District Court of Appeal.
Jan. 28, 2008 Second Amended Index (of the Record) sent to the parties of record.
Jan. 16, 2008 Amended Index (of the Record) sent to the parties of record.
Jan. 09, 2008 Index (of the Record) sent to the parties of record.
Jan. 09, 2008 Invoice for the record on appeal mailed.
Nov. 02, 2007 Certified copy of Notice of Administrative Appeal sent to the Second District Court of Appeal this date.
Nov. 01, 2007 Appellants` Directions to Agency Clerk filed.
Nov. 01, 2007 Notice of Administrative Appeal filed.
Oct. 31, 2007 Notice of Filing Hearing Transcript (Motion Hearing) filed.
Oct. 29, 2007 Transcript (motion hearing) filed.
Oct. 29, 2007 Notice of Filing (Transcript) filed.
Oct. 09, 2007 Order (Respondent`s Motion for Clarification is granted).
Oct. 03, 2007 Letter to Judge Kendrick from W. Brewton regarding telephone hearing filed.
Oct. 03, 2007 Defendant`s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, Motion to Dismiss Count I, Motion to Dismiss Counts II, III, and IV, or, in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judments on Counts II, III and IV, and Motion for Bond Pursuant etc filed.
Oct. 01, 2007 Notice of Telephonic Hearing filed.
Oct. 01, 2007 Basey`s Supplemental Response to NICA`s Motion for Clarification of Final Order filed.
Sep. 28, 2007 Notice of Telephonic Hearing filed.
Sep. 26, 2007 Baseys` Motion for Attorneys` Fees and Costs Pursuant to Section 57.105 filed.
Sep. 26, 2007 Basey`s Notice of Serving, and Request to Reserve Jurisdiction to Consider, Baseys` Motion for Attorneys` Fees and Costs Pursuant to Section 57.105 filed.
Sep. 25, 2007 Baseys` Request for Oral Argument and Response to NICA`s Motion for Clarification of Final Order filed.
Sep. 07, 2007 Plaintiff`s Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Class Action Complaint filed in the Circuit Court.
Aug. 30, 2007 Order (granting motion for time extension to respond to NICA`s motion for clarification of final order).
Aug. 30, 2007 Baseys` Unopposed Motion for Time Extension to Respond to NICA`s Motion for Clarification of Final Order filed.
Aug. 22, 2007 Motion for Clarification of Final Order filed.
Aug. 06, 2007 Second Amended Class Action Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial filed in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County.
May 18, 2000 (Respondent) Notice of Filing; Stipulation Pertaining to Lump Sum Payment for Handicap Modifications of Dwelling (filed via facsimile).
May 17, 2000 Notice of Filing RE: Stipulation pertaining to lump sum payment filed.
Jan. 14, 1999 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 sent out. CASE CLOSED.
Jan. 12, 1999 Stipulation and Joint Petition for Compensation of Claim Arising Out of Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Pursuant to Chapter 766, Florida Statutes filed.
Dec. 23, 1998 Medical Evaluation w/cover letter filed (not available for viewing).
Dec. 17, 1998 Order sent out. (L. Dickinson Accepted as Qualified Representative)
Dec. 07, 1998 (Respondent) Motion to Act as a Qualified Representative Before the Division of Administrative Hearings filed.
Nov. 13, 1998 Ltr. to L. Dickinson + interested parties from M. Lockard encl. NICA claim for compensation with medical records sent out.
Nov. 13, 1998 Notice sent out.
Nov. 12, 1998 NICA Medical Records filed (not available for viewing).
Nov. 12, 1998 Petition for Benefits Pursuant to Statute 766.301 et seq. w/cover letter filed.

Orders for Case No: 98-005009N
Issue Date Document Summary
Jan. 14, 1999 DOAH Final Order Final Order approving association`s acceptance of the claim for compensation.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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