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In Dwain Blyden v. Trinet for D & D Garage Doors, Inc. and CCMSI the claimant was represented. The JCC explained in detail the necessary evidentiary burdens required by Claimant to prove his case. The Claimant elected to proceed without counsel. The JCC observed the primary issues asserted by claimant were not the subject of …
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In Dorinda Kohlun, As Claimant for Aaron Kohlun v. Kelly Air Systems LLC and Technology Insurance Company, Amtrust North America of Florida pursuant to the First DCA decision in Kelly Air Systems v. Kohlun in which the court reversed the award of compensability; here the JCC entered this FCO on remand and DISMISSED all claims …
In Bassam Minawi v. Palm Pavilion, Inc. Palm Pavilion of Clearwater Inc. and FFVA Mutual Insurance Company Claimant argued in favor of compensability of his injuries alleged to have been sustained while washing dishes. The JCC provided the historical details of the claim. Claimant had the burden of establishing his repetitive trauma claim with clear …
In Kennith Meyers v. Truly Nolan Pest Control and Broadspire Services, Inc. E/C denied entire claim arguing that Claimant’s alleged injury did not arise out of employment; Claimant’s work did not expose him to an increased risk; No occupational causation; The work accident is not the MCC of Claimant’s disability or need for treatment; Claimant’s …
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In Nickie Sullivan v. Sassa Enterprise, LLC/Zippy’s Restaurant and None the unrepresented employer failed to appear for the final hearing. This issues which remained to be addressed at the time of the hearing were compensability of injury, reimbursement of medical expenses, and costs and attorney’s fees. The employer’s defenses were stricken for failure to appear …
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In Gabriel Montolio v. The Robins and Morton Group, the claimant had an injury that was accepted and covered by the E/C. Following the injury, the claimant was subject to multiple physical therapy appointments. Another accident occurred while the claimant was travelling home to be picked up by the driver assigned to take him to …
Donald Bravo v. YRC Worldwide was a case in which the Claimant requested authorization of emergency medical treatment. However, according to Florida Statute 440.13(3)(b(2018) his emergency care was not compensable, since the issue was not a direct result of the work-related accident in 2018. This was supported by Dr. Julio Robla, who testified that the …
The case of Mohammed Bouayad v. Value Car Rental LLC was a legal debate of course and scope. It was determined that the claimant’s injuries came from his employment and the nature of said employment, which was consistent with Santizo-Perez v. Genaro’s Corp., 138 So. 3d 1148 (Florida First DCA 2014) and Fort Pierce Growers …