STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

INEDA CHAPMAN, INDIVIDUALLY, ) AND DELORIES SCOTT, AS PERSONAL ) REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ) AZIA CHAPMAN, DECEASED, )

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Petitioner, )

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vs. )

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FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED )

NEUROLOGICAL INJURY )

COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, )

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Respondent. )

Case No. 06-3413N

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FINAL ORDER APPROVING AMENDED 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 Sections 766.304 and 766.305(7), Florida Statutes, upon the Amended Stipulation and Joint Petition of the parties, filed September 20, 2007, 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 Petitioner, Ineda Chapman is the natural mother of

Azia Chapman (Azia), a deceased minor; that Delories Scott is

the maternal grandmother and personal representative of Azia's estate; that Azia was born a live infant on November 28, 2003, at Ocala Regional Medical Center, a hospital located in Ocala, Florida; and that Azia's birth weight exceeded 2,500 grams. The parties have further agreed that Seaborn M. Hunt, Jr., M.D. and Hilary Morgan, CNM, delivered obstetrical services at Azia's birth, and at all times material hereto, were "participating physician[s]" 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 Azia 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 Amended Stipulation and Joint Petition of the parties, filed September 20, 2007, is hereby approved, and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.

2. Petitioner, Ineda Chapman, as the natural mother of Azia Chapman, a deceased minor, is awarded One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), pursuant to Section 766.31(1)(b)1., Florida Statutes, and Delories Scott, as the personal representative of the estate of Azia Chapman, a deceased minor, is awarded a death benefit of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00),

   pursuant to Section 766.31(1)(b)2., Florida Statutes, all to be paid in lump sum.

3. Upon payment of the award of One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), a death benefit of Ten thousand dollars (10,000.00), attorney's fees and other expenses of Six thousand three hundred one dollars and forty-five cents ($6,301.45), and past expenses, the claims of Petitioners (Claimants) shall be deemed fully satisfied and extinguished.

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 and this order.

DONE AND ORDERED this 21st day of September, 2007, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.

S

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 21st day of September, 2007.

COPIES FURNISHED:

(Via Certified Mail)

Kenney Shipley, Executive Director Florida Birth Related Neurological

Injury Compensation Association 2360 Christopher Place, Suite 1

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

Charlene Willoughby, Director Consumer Services Unit, Enforcement Department of Health

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C75 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3275

(Certified Mail No. 7099 3400 0010 4399 4721)

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 the original of a notice of appeal with the Agency Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings and a copy, accompanied by filing fees prescribed by law, with the appropriate District Court of Appeal. See Section 766.311, 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: 06-003413N

Orders for Case No: 06-003413N