STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

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 25, 2009, 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 Carrie M. Adams, is the parent and legal guardian of

David G. Adams (David), a minor; that David was born a live infant on December 16, 2006, at Morton Plant Hospital, a "hospital" as defined by Section 766.302(6), Florida Statutes, located in Clearwater, Florida; and that David's birth weight exceeded 2,500 grams. The parties have further agreed that Santo J. Paniello, M.D., delivered obstetrical services at David'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 David 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 August 25, 2009, is hereby approved, and the parties are directed to comply with the provisions thereof.

2. Petitioner, Carrie M. Adams, as the parent and legal guardian of David G. Adams, a minor, is awarded One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), pursuant to Section 766.31(1)(b)1., Florida Statutes, to be used for purposes consistent with the terms of the parties' stipulation.

3. Upon payment of the award of One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), attorney's fees and other expenses of Ten thousand five hundred dollars ($10,500.00), and past expenses, the claims of Petitioner (Claimant) shall be deemed fully satisfied and extinguished, except for Respondent's continuing obligation under Section 766.31(2), Florida Statutes, to pay future expenses as incurred.

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 26th day of August, 2009, 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

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

Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 26th day of August, 2009.

COPIES FURNISHED:

Russell E. Artille, Esquire Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

One Tampa City Center, Suite 700 Tampa, Florida 33602

(Certified Mail No. 91 7108 2133 3935 7992 4789)

Kenney Shipley, Executive Director Florida Birth Related Neurological

Injury Compensation Association 2360 Christopher Place, Suite 1

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

(Certified Mail No. 91 7108 2133 3935 7992 4796)

David S. Nelson, Esquire

Barr, Murman, Tonelli, Slother & Sleet

201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700 Post Office Box 172669

Tampa, Florida 33672-0669

(Certified Mail No. 91 7108 2133 3935 7992 4802)

Roland J. Lamb, Esquire

Morgan, Lamb, Goldman & Valles, P.A.

500 North Westshore Boulevard, Suite 820 Tampa, Florida 33609

(Certified Mail No. 91 7108 2133 3935 7992 4819)

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

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

(Certified Mail No. 91 7108 2133 3935 7992 4833)

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: 09-000426N

Orders for Case No: 09-000426N