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In Deberl Hendrix v. School District of Palm Beach County and Sedgwick CMS the E/C argued that the claimant was voluntarily limiting her income, was not a proper claimant, and had reached MMI. The JCC rejected these arguments and found claimant met the entitlement and eligibility requirements for a $2,000 advance. Motion GRANTED.
In Doran Roberts v. Marion Masonry Materials of Ocala, LLC and FCCI Insurance Group although counsel for claimant advise he had attempted to notify claimant of the hearing on the E/C motion to enforce, claimant did not appear for the same. The E/C presented their evidence in favor of the alleged $15,000 inclusive settlement and …
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In Lucianie Jean Baptiste v. Sunrise Community Inc. and Sedgwick CMS the JCC entered this order on remand from the First DCA, altering the appealed order to reflect the denial of the $900 as the 50 percent of the IME cancellation fee and reducing the total costs ASSESSED against claimant to the sum of $11,050.70.
In Dominic S. Yacovella Sr. v. Enterprise Holdings and Sedgwick CMS E/C filed a motion to tax costs, Claimant objected to two $250 doctor conference fees. The JCC found the pre-IME conference was appropriate to the defense of the matter while the post-IME conference was not and was merely duplicative. Taxable costs ASSESSED against claimant …
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In Diana Rollo v. Consulate Health Care, Consulate Health Care d/b/a Lavie Care Centers d/b/a Consulate Health Care of and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., American Zurich Insurance Company the JCC found that Claimant met the entitlement and eligibility requirements for an advance, and GRANTED claimant’s more for advance, but limited the amount to $1,834.00 based …
In Marlene Doblado Gill v. Fanatics and Travelers Insurance an unrepresented Claimant faxed a OTC request on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holidays. The JCC determined that the adjuster had timely selected and authorized a new physician within five days of the request. However, notification of the new provider was not mailed to claimant until …
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In Patricia Lascala v. Dollar General and Dollar General Corporation a conflict regarding the need for a peripheral nerve stimulator and a psychiatric evaluation were in conflict. E/C filed a Motion for EMA appointment and the JCC found the facts to b was stated and the disagreement between the health care providers was sufficient to …
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In Dorinda Kohlun, As Claimant for Aaron Kohlun v. Kelly Air Systems LLC and Technology Insurance Company, Amtrust North America of Florida pursuant to the First DCA decision in Kelly Air Systems v. Kohlun in which the court reversed the award of compensability; here the JCC entered this FCO on remand and DISMISSED all claims …
In Bassam Minawi v. Palm Pavilion, Inc. Palm Pavilion of Clearwater Inc. and FFVA Mutual Insurance Company Claimant argued in favor of compensability of his injuries alleged to have been sustained while washing dishes. The JCC provided the historical details of the claim. Claimant had the burden of establishing his repetitive trauma claim with clear …
In Troy Kranitz v. Milex/Mr Transmission and Norguard Insurance Company the E/C filed this motion to enforce settlement but Claimant was of the position that no settlement had been reached because he had not given his counsel authority and he did not receive a clear explanation of the Medicare Set Aside. However, he withdrew his …
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