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Keyonna Abdul v. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Underwriters Safety and Claims

In Keyonna Abdul v. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Underwriters Safety and Claims although claimant argued she was not bound by any settlement because she had not personally signed anything stating an enforceable agreement had been entered, the email exchange between counsels contravened her position. Claimant attended the E/C motion to enforce hearing, but offered no …

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Mikel Watson v. Randstad North America Inc and ESIS WC Claims

In Mikel Watson v. Rantad North America Inc and ESIS WC Claims the accident and shoulder injury were accepted as compensable but the alleged neck injury was not. Claimant sought compensability and authorization of a pain management specialist. The E/C had listed “neck” in the pretrial stipulation as compensable, the JCC refused to accept claimant’s …

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Tonnette Collier v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.

In Tonnette Collier v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fl and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the Claimant suffered a compensable injury when she fell and hit her chest. She was diagnosed with pleural effusion (fluid on hr lungs) which was drained in the hospital. There was a conflict in medical opinions regarding MCC and …

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Enyel Rodriguez v. Tile Design Enterprise, Inc. and Florida Citrus, Business & Industries Fund

In Enyel Rodriguez v. Tile Design Enterprise, Inc. and Florida Citrus, Business & Industries Fund Claimant submitted two IME’s for review which properly demonstrated a conflict in medical opinions regarding MCC. The JCC concluded the suggestion was timely and GRANTED claimant’s request for EMA appointment, Dr. Chaim Ardosoroff, orthopedic surgeon, appointment as EMA in this …

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Brandyn Pendley v. Temples Furniture Inc. and Travelers Indemnity Company of America

In Brandyn Pendley v. Temples Furniture Inc. and Travelers Indemnity Company of America Claimant alleged an injury to his neck and back when he struck a parked vehicle during his employment. The E/C denied continuing indemnity and medical stating that there was no evidence to support an injury. Medical was authorized and the physician who …

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Norman Evans v. Vets USA II, Inc. and Amtrust North America of Florida, Technology Insurance Company

In Norman Evans v. Vets USA II, Inc. and Amtrust North America of Florida, Technology Insurance Company the Claimant is requesting a follow up appointment with an authorized provider and payment of a medical bill. The E/C defends the issues on the defense of major contributing cause, failure to provide timely notice of alleged accident, …

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Steven Silberberg v. Palm Beach County School Board and York Risk Services

In Steven Silberberg v. Palm Beach County School Board and York Risk Services the Claimant fell in the classroom where he worked after his leg fell asleep. The issue here is whether his fall is a compensable accident. The JCC denied compensability stating Claimant’s injury did not arise out of his work as a teacher …

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