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AKETIA JACKSON, ON BEHALF OF AND AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF KYLEN JACKSON, A DECEASED MINOR vs FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, 08-004984N (2008)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 08-004984N Visitors: 18
Petitioner: AKETIA JACKSON, ON BEHALF OF AND AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF KYLEN JACKSON, A DECEASED MINOR
Respondent: FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION
Judges: WILLIAM J. KENDRICK
Agency: Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
Locations: Melbourne, Florida
Filed: Oct. 08, 2008
Status: Closed
DOAH Final Order on Thursday, December 18, 2008.

Latest Update: Jan. 14, 2009
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 the Association`s acceptance of the claim for compensation.
STATE OF FLORIDA

STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS


AKETIA JACKSON, ON BEHALF OF

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AND AS PARENT AND NATURAL

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GUARDIAN OF KYLEN JACKSON, A

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DECEASED MINOR,

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Petitioner,

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vs.

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Case

No.

08-4984N


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FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED

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NEUROLOGICAL INJURY

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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 Sections 766.304 and 766.305(7), Florida Statutes, upon the Stipulation and Joint Petition of the parties, filed December 17, 2008, 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 Aketia Jackson is the parent and legal guardian of Kylen Jackson (Kylen), a deceased minor; that Kylen was born a live

infant on August 8, 2007, at Wuesthoff Medical Center-Melbourne, a "hospital" as defined by Section 766.302(6), Florida Statutes, located in Melbourne, Florida; that Kylen's birth weight exceeded 2,500 grams; and that Kylen died August 14, 2007. The parties have further agreed that Ricky Leff, M.D., delivered obstetrical services at Kylen's birth, and at all times material hereto, was 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 Kylen 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 and Joint Petition of the parties, filed December 17, 2008, is hereby approved, and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.

  2. Petitioner, Aketia Jackson, as the parent and legal guardian of Kylen Jackson, a deceased minor, is awarded One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), pursuant to Section 766.31(1)(b)1., Florida Statutes, and 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), and past expenses, the claims of Petitioner (Claimant) shall be deemed fully satisfied and extinguished.

  4. The Division of Administrative Hearings retains jurisdiction over this matter to resolve any disputes should they arise, regarding the parties' compliance with the terms of this Final Order.

DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December, 2008, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.



COPIES FURNISHED:

(Via Certified Mail)

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 18th day of December, 2008.


Kenney Shipley, Executive Director Florida Birth Related Neurological

Injury Compensation Association 2360 Christopher Place, Suite 1

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

(Certified Mail No. 7005 1820 0002 9840 9261)

Aketia Jackson

2715 South Grant Street

Melbourne, Florida 32901


(Certified Mail No. 7005 1820 0002

9840

9254)

Ricky Leff, M.D.

240 North Wikham Road, Suite 204 Melbourne, Florida 32935 (Certified Mail No. 7005 1820 0002


9840


9230)

Wuesthoff Medical Center-Melbourne

205 North Wickham Road Melbourne, Florida 32935

(Certified Mail No. 7005 1820 0002


9840


9247)


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

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-75 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3275

(Certified Mail No. 7005 1820 0002 9840 9223)


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: 08-004984N
Issue Date Proceedings
Jan. 14, 2009 Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
Dec. 24, 2008 Certified Return Receipt received this date from the U.S. Postal Service.
Dec. 22, 2008 Certified Return Receipt received this date from the U.S. Postal Service.
Dec. 18, 2008 Certified Mail Receipts stamped this date by the U.S. Postal Service.
Dec. 18, 2008 Final Order Approving Stipulation and Joint Petition for Compensation of Claim Arising Out of Birth-Related Neurological Injury Pursuant to Chapter 766, Florida Statutes. CASE CLOSED.
Dec. 17, 2008 Stipulation and Joint Petition for Compensation of Claim Arising Out of Florida Birth-related Neurological Injury Pursuant to Chapter 766, Florida Statues filed.
Dec. 17, 2008 Notice of Filing filed.
Dec. 02, 2008 Letter to A. Jackson from K. Shipley enclosing medical evaluation filed (not available for viewing).
Nov. 04, 2008 Order (Motion to accept K. Shipley as qualified representative granted).
Oct. 24, 2008 Motion to Act as Qualified Representative Before the Division of Administrative Hearings filed.
Oct. 20, 2008 Certified Return Receipt received this date from the U.S. Postal Service.
Oct. 16, 2008 Certified Return Receipt received this date from the U.S. Postal Service.
Oct. 15, 2008 Certified Return Receipt received this date from the U.S. Postal Service.
Oct. 09, 2008 Letter to Kenney Shipley from Claudia Llado enclosing NICA claim for compensation.
Oct. 09, 2008 Notice sent out that this case is now before the Division of Administrative Hearings.
Oct. 09, 2008 Certified Mail Receipts stamped this date by the U.S. Postal Service.
Oct. 08, 2008 NICA filing fee (Money Order No. 20100008071; $15.00) filed (not available for viewing).
Oct. 08, 2008 Petition for Benefits Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 766.301 et seq. filed.

Orders for Case No: 08-004984N
Issue Date Document Summary
Dec. 18, 2008 DOAH Final Order Final Order approving the Association`s acceptance of the claim for compensation.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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