In Daniel Pyle v. Waste Management Inc. of Florida and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. with claimant’s consent, Claimant’s counsel recorded the discussion at the conclusion of state mediation in which claimant expressly provided counsel with the authority to accept the negotiated settlement. The following day claimant changed his mind and refused to proceed with settlement. The JCC found the evidence was clear the claimant had accepted the settlement and provided his counsel the authority to execute the mediation agreement on his behalf. E/C motion to enforce GRANTED.
