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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 …
In Su-ann Belle Zilnicki v. Steward Sebastian River Medical Center and Sedgwick CMS, Twin City Fire Insurance Company the E/C denied the claim asserting claimant should be barred from benefits due to her alleged misrepresentation of her prior medical history. Claimant denied a prior accident with a different employer. When confronted with the documents pertaining …
In Gary Hard v. Cardinal Glass Industries Inc and Sentry Casualty Company claimant petitioned for an advance the JCC found that Claimant met the entitlement and eligibility requirements for an advance, and GRANTED claimant’s motion, but limited the amount to $1,500.00 based upon the evidence provided.
In Ellen K. Strong v. Polk county School Board and Johns Eastern Company, Inc. a final compensation order was entered in favor of claimant for a thoracic spinal cord injury. In this instant matter, claimant sought various medical benefits, including an electric scooter and transport system, water therapy, and a home assessment. The medical evidence …
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In Adrian Herrera v. Consolidated Citrus Lp, Consolidated Citrus and American Zurich Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance Company previously, the E/C secured an order assessing prevailing party costs against claimant. When claimant filed a new petition, the E/C sought to dismiss for failure to satisfy the cost order. The original motion to dismiss was withdrawn …
In Carlos Cabrera Dovales v. Capital Underground Constructions LLC and State National Insurance Company, Normandy Insurance Company the claimant was unrepresented and failed to appear at final hearing. Additionally, he had not appeared for the E/C IME appointment, private mediation, or the hearing on former counsel’s motion to withdraw. In the absence of any evidence …
In Michelle Meletiche v. Aerotek Staffing Agency and ESIS WC Claims the Claimant filed a motion for a $2,000 advance and the E/C agreed to the advance. The JCC entered an order approving claimant’s motion.
In Silvia Sanchez v. USSI Inc and Phoenix Insurance Co. Claimant conceded that appointment of an EMA was appropriate. The parties further agreed an orthopedic specialist should be appointed. Accordingly, the JCC GRANTED the E/C motion for EMA appointment. EMA appointment: TBD.
In Mark De Nicolas v. Tierra Verde Residence Inn and Travelers Property Casualty Co of America the Employer/Employee relationship became contentious following the compensable accident. The E/C asserted that the claimant had quit. Claimant denied this allegation and argued he had been fired. In resolving this factual dispute, the KCC considered the lay evidence presented. …
In Faith Jones v. Global Contract Group LLC and Amerisure Insurance a $5,000 washout settlement was reached between the parties’ counsels and the agreement was confirmed via email correspondence. Claimant alleged her counsel manipulated her into settling the case and she subsequently changed her mind. Counsel testified at the hearing that he was given unequivocal …
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