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St. Lucie Public Schools/Relation Insurance Services of Florida v. Dianne Alexander

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The case of St. Lucie Public Schools/Relation Insurance Services of Florida v. Dianne Alexander was an appeal on behalf of the E/C regarding the Claimant’s request for a one time change of provider. Though the E/C provided the name of a new doctor for the claimant, they did not forward medical records for review until …

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Donald Bravo v. YRC Worldwide

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Donald Bravo v. YRC Worldwide was a case in which the Claimant requested authorization of emergency medical treatment. However, according to Florida Statute 440.13(3)(b(2018) his emergency care was not compensable, since the issue was not a direct result of the work-related accident in 2018. This was supported by Dr. Julio Robla, who testified that the …

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Joe Marino v. Arrow Exterminators

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In the case of Joe Marino v. Arrow Exterminators, the claimant filed a repetitive trauma claim against the E/C. The E/C hired a biomechanical engineer (Jonathon Walter) to provide testimony to their case, following the standard outlined in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms, Inc section 90.702. The E/C’s expert testified before the court that the …

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Mohammed Bouayad v. Value Car Rental LLC

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The case of Mohammed Bouayad v. Value Car Rental LLC was a legal debate of course and scope. It was determined that the claimant’s injuries came from his employment and the nature of said employment, which was consistent with Santizo-Perez v. Genaro’s Corp., 138 So. 3d 1148 (Florida First DCA 2014) and Fort Pierce Growers …

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Kasheena McKee v. Pierce Manufacturing

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In the case of Kasheena McKee v. Pierce Manufacturing, the Claimant contacted human resources and requested authorization for medical care, but received none. It was proven that the Claimant did not see a doctor for neck/shoulder discomfort prior to said injury. However, following the accident, she went to a clinic where she received both medication …

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William Carl Smith v. ESI

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In the case of William Carl Smith v. ESL, the E/C argued that no compensable accident occurred and they were not notified of said accident in a timely fashion. Following Ullman v. City of Tampa, the testimony of the E/C was found credible since the manager on duty at the time of the accident was …

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Lorrie Ann Thurman v. Carrol Fulmer Logistics

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Lorrie Ann Thurman v. Carrol Fulmer Logistics Corporation followed an accident that occurred on March 20, 2020 that was previously accepted by the E/C as a compensable injury. The E/C later claimed that the claimant had falsely represented the injuries to gain workers’ compensation benefits. Thurman was found to have previous medical history concerning her …

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Michael Rossiter v. Service Experts

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The claimant worked as a plumber for Admiral Plumbing (Service Experts) in the case of Michael Rossiter v. Service Experts. He filed for benefits based on the claim that he had a repetitive trauma injury; a claim that must be supported by proof of prolonged exposure, aggravation of a pre-existing condition, exposure to hazards, and/or …

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Alfredo Sanchez v. American Airlines Workers

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In the case of Alfredo Sanchez v. American Airlines Workers, the claimant filed a Petition for Benefits for an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Badia. Dr. Badia declined the E/C’s request to treat the Claimant so the E/C filed a response to the PFB denying authorization of a follow-up appointment with Dr. Badia. Ultimately, the E/C …

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Vanite Edouard v. Florida Panthers Holdings

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The claimant filed a Petition for Benefits (PFB), requesting treatment by Dr. Eduardo Gomez, an orthopedist. The E/C (Florida Panthers Holdings) filed a response to her request, scheduling an appointment. The claimant pursued a claim of adjudication, wanting her orthopedic care and evaluation to be covered by the E/C. The Claimant objected to the E/C’s …

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