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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
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 …
Jimmy Harrold v. Intercoastal Payroll Solutions, LLC and Imperium Insurance Company
In Jimmy Harrold v. Intercostal Payroll Solutions, LLC and Imperium Insurance Company the E/C moved for summer final order on the assertion that claimant was not employed by the company and therefore was not covered by the carrier. Affidavits from the company representatives were offered in support. The only evidence offered by claimant regarding the …
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Nakisha Gilliard v. Department of Juvenile Justice and Division of Risk Management
In Nakisha Gilliard v. Department of Juvenile Justice and Division of Risk Management Claimant moved for a $2,000.00 advance for payment of an IME. No evidence was presented to show the cost of the IME so the JCC DENIED Claimant’s request for a $2,000.00 advance. Claimant appealed, but voluntarily dismissed the appeal prior to court …
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Bassam Minawi v. Palm Pavilion, Inc., Palm Pavilion of Clearwater Inc., Palm Pavilion of Clearwater and FFVA Mutual Insurance Company
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 …
Misael Baez v. B&B Tire of Fowler, Inc./Tuffy Auto Services Center and None
In Misael Baez v. B&B Tire of Fowler, Inc./Tuffy Auto Services Center and None the employer was uninsured and unrepresented and also failed to appear at final hearing. However, since the employer did not raise any defenses, the JCC found sanctions unnecessary. Claimant presented his claims for indemnity and medical care without contest. Based on …
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Jorge Gomez v. Frank Winston Crum Insurance, Intal Construction, Inc. and CCMSI, Frank Winston Crum Insurance, Inc.
In Jorge Gomez v. Frank Winston Crum Insurance, Intal Construction, Inc. and CCMSI, Frank Winston Crum Insurance, Inc. one of claimant’s former counsels secured a loan for claimant from Oasis funding. Claimant’s current counsel reduced the purported lien of Oasis as part of the settlement and sought approval of a side fee of $1,500 for …
Kristy Lacroix v. Terminix and Zurich American Insurance Company
In Kristy Lacroix v. Terminix and Zurich American Insurance Company prior to filing the petition for benefits, the E/C asserted an update medical appointment had been set and attached documents confirming the appointment had been made. Claimant did not file a response. The JCC concluded the petition was resolved before it was filed. E/C motion …
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Jordan Barron v. Tri County Metals and Amtrust North America of Florida
In Jordan Barron v. Tri County Metals and Amtrust North America of Florida Claimant was injured and lost the fingers on his left hand. At first, he did not want a prosthesis but six months later he changed his mind. The authorized physician advised that additional revision surgery would be necessary before a prosthesis could …
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Susan Menning v. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. and Sedgwick CMS, Illinois National Insurance Company
In Susan Menning v. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. and Sedgwick CMS, Illinois National Insurance Company the claimant who was unrepresented did not appear at final hearing. Having no evidence in support of the outstanding claims, the JCC concluded claimant failed in her burden of proof and the petition was DENIED and DISMISSED with prejudice.