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Michael Corker v. GL Staffing Services, Inc. and Amerisure Insurance

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In Michael Corker v. GL Staffing Services, Inc. and Amerisure Insurance unrepresented claimant agreed to a settlement at mediation but later changed his mind. The E/C moved to enforce. Because claimant was not represented at mediation, the JCC observed the statute specifically mandated judicial approval of the settlement before it became final and enforceable. E/C …

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Edelmira Y. Alzate v. Correct Care Solutions, LLC and ESIS WC Claims

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In Edelmira Y. Alzate v. Correct Care Solutions, LLC and ESIS WC Claims asserting that the pending petition claims for medical indemnity benefits were ripe and untried at the time of a prior final hearing, the E/C moved for summary final order. Claimant defended res judicata did not apply because the JCC had reserved jurisdiction …

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Gregory Gardner v. Florida’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. and None

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In Gregory Gardner v. Florida’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. and None prior counsel for the employer had entered various defenses in the pretrial stipulation. However, counsel had withdrawn and no defenses were asserted at final hearing by the unrepresented and uninsured employer. Claimant testified in support of his petition claims. The JCC accepted this uncontroverted testimony …

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Matthew Turner v. Millman National Land Services and Foremost Insurance

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The alleged accident/injury in this case was a spider bite to claimant’s right lower extremity. The hospital medical records did not reflect the finding of any insect bite or wound at the time of admission. Claimant’s testimony was diametrically opposed to the hospital records and other evidence in the case. The JCC found claimant had …

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Carissa Battle v. Palm Beach County School District and Sedgwick CMS

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In Carissa Battle v. Palm Beach County School District and Sedgwick CMS the E/C accepted compensability of claimant’s left foot injury but denied claims related to arm, hand and shoulder injuries. Claimant alleged the knee scooter provided for her foot injury was defective and caused her to fall and injure the disputed body parts. Other …

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James Miner v. Sunbelt Rentals and Travelers Insurance, Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.

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In James Miner v. Sunbelt Rentals and Travelers Insurance, Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co. prior to the attorney fee amount hearing, the parties stipulated to a reasonable hourly rate of $350. The final compensation order both granted and denied benefits, so fee entitlement was limited. The JCC observed it was claimant’s burden of demonstrating those …

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Courtney Hutchinson v. Auto Zone and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.

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In Courtney Hutchinson v. Auto Zone and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the authorized physician placed claimant at MMI with no restrictions for his compensable foot injury. Claimant’s IME provider opined to the contrary, indicating MMI had not been reached and additional remedial treatment was appropriate. To the extent the expert opinions were in disagreement, the …

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Arnoldo Angulo Cruz v. People Ready, a Trueblue Company and ESIS WC Claims

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In Arnoldo Angulo Cruz v. People Ready, a Trueblue Company and ESIS WC Claims the primary defense raised by the E/C in this TPD case was that claimant had reached MMI and all benefits were properly paid. The authorized physician provided that claimant had reached MMI with no impairment or restrictions and was cleared to …

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Tomas Jorrin v. ADP TotalSource, Co XXI, Inc. and Quamec Co. and Helmsman Mgmt Services, Illinois National Insurance Company

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In Tomas Jorrin v. ADP TotalSource, Co XXI, Inc. and Quamec Co. and Helmsman Mgmt Services, Illinois National Insurance Company the E/C suggested they had agreed to compensability and payment of a hospital bill under the fee schedule, the E/C moved for summary final order, contending the JCC was without jurisdiction to consider the matter …

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