25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 122a
Online Reference: FLWSUPP 2501COLIInsurance — Personal injury protection — Coverage — Medical expenses — Reasonableness of charges — Related and necessary treatment — Summary judgment granted in favor of provider
RONALD J. TRAPANA, M.D., P.A. (a/a/o Colin, Michaelle), Plaintiff, v. UNITED AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant. County Court, 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County. Case No. 13-21459 COCE 51. March 7, 2017. Kathleen McCarthy, Judge. Counsel: Robert Goldman, Florida Advocates, Dania Beach, for Plaintiff. Russell S. Kolodziej, Office of the General Counsel, for Defendant.
FINAL SUMMARY JUDGMENTIN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF
THIS CAUSE came before the Court on March 3, 2016, upon the motion of the Plaintiff, Ronald J. Trapana, M.D., P.A. (a/a/o Colin, Michaelle), for Final Summary Judgment as to Reasonableness, Relatedness and Medical Necessity of the Services Rendered, and the Court having considered the motion, the summary judgment evidence and having heard argument of counsel, the court finds no genuine issue as to any material fact regarding the reasonableness of the charges or the relatedness and medical necessity of the services rendered. Accordingly, the Court grants Final Summary Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff.
Accordingly, it is hereby:
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Final Judgment be and the same is hereby entered in favor of the Plaintiff, Ronald J. Trapana, M.D., P.A. (a/a/o Colin, Michaelle), against the Defendant, United Automobile Insurance Company, whose address is 1313 NW 167th St., Miami, FL 33169, in the total amount of $136.24 ($550.00 @ 80% = $440.00 less prior payments of $303.76), plus applicable prejudgment and post judgment interest, for which let execution issue forthwith. The Court reserves jurisdiction of those issues related to prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs in favor of Plaintiff. The Court notes that this case has been in litigation for 1,211 days.
