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Azahari Chang-Cabrera v. Cal-Ark International and Midwest Employers Casualty Company

In Azahari Chang-Cabrera v. Cal-Ark International and Midwest Employers Casualty Company in 2021 claimant’s former counsel dismissed two petitions, excluding claims for attorney fees and costs. The E/C sought to have those remaining fee claims dismissed for lack of prosecution. Former counsel did not respond to the E/C motion, nor did he appear at the …

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Henry Jeffery v. Dixie Paving & Grading Co., Inc. and Builders Mutual Insurance Company

In Henry Jeffery v. Dixie Paving & Grading Co., Inc. and Builders Mutual Insurance Company suggesting conflict in the medical opinions, claimant requested appointment of an EMA. At the time of the motion hearing, none of the physicians had testified and the E/C posited there was no conflict in opinions. The JCC reviewed the medical …

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Patricia Mikulan v. Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. and PMA Management Corporation

In Patricia Mikulan v. Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. and PMA Management Corporation outstanding medical bills for unauthorized care were the focus of this litigation. Because there was no dispute the requested bills and medication reimbursement originated with unauthorized providers, the JCC reviewed the evidence to determine whether the subject medical constituted …

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Craig Kimmel v. Seminole County Board of County Commissioners and Johns Eastern Company, Inc./Seminole County

In Craig Kimmel v. Seminole County Board of County Commissioners and Johns Eastern Company, Inc./Seminole County Amended Order (Correcting date of order only. No change in decree.) – Due to a conflict in medical opinions regarding the claimant’s diagnosis of supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT), an EMA had been appointed. The EMA opined claimant did not …

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Felicita Gil v. Penguin Hotel Management, LLC dba the Penguin Hotel and Associated Industries Insurance Company, Amtrust North America of Florida

In Felicita Gil v. Penguin Hotel Management, LLC dba the Penguin Hotel and Associated Industries Insurance Company, Amtrust North America of Florida Claimant petitioned for a follow-up visit with the authorized physician. However, the doctor indicated the need for continuing treatment was claimant’s preexisting degenerative disc disease. Claimant argued the 120-day rule precluded the E/C …

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