STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
DONDRI JOHNSON AND KELVIN TAYLOR, ON BEHALF OF AND AS PARENTS AND NATURAL GUARDIANS OF MARGIE TAYLOR, A DECEASED MINOR,
Petitioners,
vs.
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 Sections 766.304 and 766.305(7), Florida Statutes, upon the Stipulation and Joint Petition of the parties, filed August 15, 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 Petitioners, Dondri Johnson and Kelvin Taylor, are the parents and legal guardians of Margie Taylor (Margie), a
deceased minor; that Margie was born a live infant on March 27, 2007, at Sacred Heart Hospital, a hospital located in Pensacola, Florida; and that Margie's birth weight exceeded 2,500 grams.
The parties have further agreed that the physician delivering obstetrical services at Margie's birth was Bryan Sontag, D.O., who, 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 Margie 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:
The Stipulation and Joint Petition of the parties, filed August 15, 2007, is hereby approved, and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.
Petitioners, Dondri Johnson and Kelvin Taylor, as the parents and legal guardians of Margie Taylor, a minor, are 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, to be paid in lump sum.
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 Petitioners (Claimants) shall be deemed fully satisfied and extinguished.
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 15th day of August, 2007, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
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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 15th day of August, 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
(Certified Mail No. 7099 3400 | 0010 | 4399 | 2901) |
Kelvin Taylor Dondri Johnson | |||
6511 Hampton Road Pensacola, Florida 32505 (Certified Mail No. 7099 3400 | 0010 | 4399 | 5247) |
Bryan Sontag, M.D. 1340 Upland Crest Court Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 (Certified Mail No. 7099 3400 | 0010 | 4399 | 5094) |
Sacred Heart Hospital 5151 North 9th Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32504 (Certified Mail No. 7099 3400 | 0010 | 4399 | 5087) |
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 5070))
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.
Issue Date | Document | Summary |
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Aug. 15, 2007 | DOAH Final Order | Final Order approving association`s acceptance of the claim for compensation. |