In the Florida workers compensation case of Edward Johnson v. Autozone, the claimant was assaulted in the course and scope of his workplace. He continued to work without restrictions after the accident, which made him ineligible for temporary partial disability benefits or a $2,000 grant. This aligned with the cases of Wyeth v. Toscano and …
In the case of Joe Marino v. Arrow Exterminators, the claimant filed a repetitive trauma claim against the E/C. The E/C hired a biomechanical engineer (Jonathon Walter) to provide testimony to their case, following the standard outlined in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms, Inc section 90.702. The E/C’s expert testified before the court that the …
The claimant filed a Petition for Benefits (PFB), requesting treatment by Dr. Eduardo Gomez, an orthopedist. The E/C (Florida Panthers Holdings) filed a response to her request, scheduling an appointment. The claimant pursued a claim of adjudication, wanting her orthopedic care and evaluation to be covered by the E/C. The Claimant objected to the E/C’s …