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In Rengin Gundogdu v. AG Holdings d/b/a Turf Distributors and Helmsman Mgmt Services finding claimant met the entitlement and eligibility requirements for a $2,000 advance, the JCC GRANTED claimant’s motion for advance.
In Nigel James v. Great Waste & Recycling Services, LLC and Broadspire Services, Inc. unrepresented claimant did not appear at motion hearing wherein the E/C sought to have blood and urine samples released for testing. Finding the uncontested affidavit of the employer established a drug free workplace had been implemented, the JCC GRANTED the E/C …
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In Benito Castro v. Death Valley Construction Group, Inc and Clear Spring Property and Casualty Company the employer was insured at the time of claimant’s accident but asserted he did not know the claimant. However, one of his employees admitted to hiring claimant as a helper. Claimant fell through a roof and sustained a severe …
In Eloisa Avila v. Los Taquitos Mexican Food II, LLC and None claimed was a good truck worker and was paid in cash. Claimant was injured when she fell out of the truck. The employer named in the petition was actually the owner of a food trailer. A similarly named business owned by a relative …
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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 The original motion to dismiss was withdrawn …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 Juan Antonia Rocha v. Coastro Remodeling, Inc. and Norguard Insurance Company Claimant did not wish to move forward with the execution of the settlement agreement because he continued to have pain and believed the settlement amount was not enough. However, counsel for claimant testified at this E/C motion to enforce hearing that he believed …
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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 Kayling Rascher v. Brinks, Inc. and Arch Insurance Company, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Claimant petitioned for a 2k advance. The JCC found that Claimant met the entitlement and eligibility requirements for an advance, but limited the amount to $1,000.00 based upon the evidence provided.
In Enyel Rodriguez v. Tile Design Enterprise, Inc. and Florida Citrus, Business & Industries Fund Claimant submitted two IME’s for review which properly demonstrated a conflict in medical opinions regarding MCC. The JCC concluded the suggestion was timely and GRANTED claimant’s request for EMA appointment, Dr. Chaim Ardosoroff, orthopedic surgeon, appointment as EMA in this …