STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

CYNTHIA JACKSON and EDDIE JACKSON, )

on behalf of and as natural guardians ) of LATOYA JACKSON, a minor, )

)

Petitioners, )

)

vs. ) CASE NO. 94-3580N

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

)

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 November 14, 1994, 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 Statues.

By the terms of their stipulation, the parties have agreed that petitioners, Cynthia and Eddie Jackson, are the parents and natural guardians of Latoya Jackson (Latoya), a minor, that Latoya was born a live infant on March 1, 1994, at Holy Cross Hospital, 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 Latoya was Kenneth Kassin, 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 Latoya 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 Latoya on

September 2, 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 November 14, 1994, is hereby approved and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.

   
   

2. Upon payment of the lump sums stipulated and past expenses, 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 18th day of November 1994.

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 18th day of November 1994.

COPIES FURNISHED:

(By Certified Mail)

C. William Berger, Esquire

Suite 412, Interstate Place Building 1499 West Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida 33486

Lynn Dickinson, Executive Director Florida Birth-Related Neurological

Injury Compensation Association Post Office Box 1528

Tallahassee, Florida 32302

Charlene Willoughby, Chief Bureau of Complaints Department of Business

and Professional Regulation Suite 60

1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Ms. Tanya Williams

Division of Health Quality Assurance Hospital Section

Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

Bill O'Neil, Esquire General Counsel Department of Insurance The Capitol, PL-11

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0300

Dr. Carlos Jurardo

1741 East Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Dr. Kenneth Kassin

1741 East Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Holy Cross Hospital Legal Department

4725 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

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: 94-003580N

Orders for Case No: 94-003580N