In Ashly Potter v. Winn-Dixie Wine & Spirits and Sedgwick CMS the E/C moved for an alternate provider suggesting that their original IME provider had refused to provide an updated evaluation. Claimant asserted the E/C had utilized their IME and were not entitled to another. The JCC determined that the doctor’s refusal to schedule an […]
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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
In Jennifer Henry v. E#1: EMS Protective Group, LLC and E/C#2: Monte Carlo of Miami Condominium Assn., Inc./Zenith Insurance Company there were two different E/C’s named. E/C #2 contracted with claimant’s employer (E#1) to provide security services. The employer did not have workers’ compensation covering while the contract was in force and claimant was injured.
In Evis Cruz v. Pitney Bowes, Inc and Sedgwick CMS Claimant petitioned for PTD benefits based on her work related restrictions and unsuccessful job search. While the JCC found the claimant’s physicians had imposed permanent restrictions, he was not convinced the claimant exhausted all measures in regard to a job search and his 76 applications
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In Rinst Joseph v. Market Refrigeration, Inc. and Zenith Insurance Company Claimant petitioned for a 2k advance. The JCC found that the claimant met the entitlement and eligibility requirements for a 2k advance. Claimant’s motion for advance GRANTED.
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In Mitch Vangergunst v. Florida Everblades and Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota Claimant conceded the E/C was prevailing party and entitled to recover taxable costs but objected to $542.00 of the $1,517.75 of costs alleged. Notably, the claimant had not responded to the E/C motion and the JCC observed the objections were asserted only two
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In Billy Norton v. South Florida Security Group Inc. and Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, Summit Consulting, LLC the parties had reached a washout settlement agreement at mediation. Claimant’s counsel then lost contact with his client and was unable to secure his signature on the final settlement documents. The E/C moved to enforce the agreement and
In Shernett Morrell v. University of Miami Hospital and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the E/C’s motion to appoint expert medical advisor was unopposed and was supported by a disagreement among the health care providers. The JCC GRANTED the motion and appointed Dr. Orestes Rosabal, orthopedic surgeon, as the EMA in this matter.
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In Damian Canul Canche v. H Valley Company, LLC. And Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. finding the parties had entered a written stipulation providing the provision of a physician, temporary indemnity and attorney fees and costs, the JCC GRANTED claimant’s motion to enforce and APPROVED the agreement.
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In John Hanks v. ADCS Solutions LLC and Frank Winston Crum Insurance, Inc CCMSI the claimant was unrepresented and failed to appear at the duly scheduled final hearing twice. Having no evidence before him to support the pending claims, the JCC DENIED all claims.
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