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In Wendy Rodgers v. 7 Eleven #1551 272168 and Broadspire Services, Inc. the E/C served the Claimant with a Request to Produce seeking social media posts. The Claimant responded by saying that the request violated Claimant’s privacy. The E/C then filed a Motion to Compel Better Answers to Request to Produce and an Order was …
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In Richard Gould v. Beckmann’s Auto Parts, Inc. and FFVA Mutual Insurance Company the Claimant was involved in a work-related motor vehicle accident. When transferred to the hospital a blood sample was taken from Claimant. The E/C filed a motion seeking an order compelling the hospital to preserve the blood sample and an order was …
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In Salila Joseph v. Courtyard by Marriot and Memic Indemnity Company Claimant was involved in two prior motor vehicle accidents but failed to disclose both accidents in her deposition. The Claimant also failed to disclose that she had received any medical treatment for the accidents. The Claimant sustained injuries resulting from the accidents, and the …
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In Delphine Renee Manley v. Bowling Green Inn of Pensacola d/b/a Acadia Healthcare and ESIS WC Claims the Claimant suffered from an injury at work when she tripped over a concrete parking block and on a later date Claimant suffered a left-sided strain from a fall at work. An S1 fusion surgery was recommended. The …
In Virginia Browder v. Hillsborough County School Board and Broadspire Services, Inc. Claimant injured her left knee in a compensable work accident. Claimant was originally diagnosed with a tear of the left medial meniscus and mild degenerative arthritic changes. Claimant had constant pain. Claimant treated with several authorized providers who ultimately stated her continued pain …
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In James B. Vann v. J & M Ranch, Inc and Summit Claimant suffered from constant cervical spine pain and was given a prescription for a swim spa from a physician assistant. During the deposition of the authorized physician he agreed that the Claimant would benefit from spa treatment but this related to aquatic therapy …
In Demonte Carlton v. L&M Endeavors, LLC/Amerisure Mutual Claimant requested a one-time change in physician after not seeking treatment for over a year. EC argued that Claimant was not entitled to a one-time change in physician because Claimant did not request the one-time change during the course of treatment. JCC found the claim for a …
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In Estella C. Williams v. HealtcareCosmetology Services, Inc. d/b/a Resident Salon Services/The Hanover Insurance Company Claimant seeks authorization for continued medical care. EC argues that claimant is not due medical care since Claimant has reached MMI without impairment. JCC addresses EC’s motion to Appoint Expert Medical Advisor. Claimant argued EMA was not needed. JCC stated …
In Ginette Brown v. Opis Coquina Center and Gallagher Basset Services, Inc. the Claimant was injured when she attempted to prevent a fall and diagnosed with neck sprain/strain. EC authorized treatment which showed Claimant had a disc herniation and stenosis. Claimant was then placed at MMI. Claimant then requested a one-time change of physician which …
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In Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, and Florida League of Cities, Inc. Claimant was injured and authorized treatment but had a non-work related motor vehicle accident where Claimant was then denied all future medical treatment. At final hearing Claimant sought to have his IME testify live; EC argued that Claimant failed to …