Appellate Court Defines 'Specialty' in Workers' Comp Law Governing One-Time Physician Changes
A state appeals court has clarified the meaning of “specialty” for the purposes of one-time physician changes under the state’s Workers’...
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- Oct 17, 2022
Worker’s claim untimely, unsupported by evidence: Court
The Court of Appeal for the 1st District of Florida ruled that a worker’s claim for benefits for an alleged injury to his neck and back...
- Aug 29, 2022
"Going and Coming" Rule Gets a Little More Focused, Florida Court Decides
A Florida appeals court has put a fine point on the still-evolving “going and coming rule” in workers’ compensation law. The 1st District...
- Jul 11, 2019
Builder ruled responsible for safety violations as controlling employer
A construction company was a controlling employer of a construction worksite found to have safety violations, an administrative law judge...
- Mar 8, 2019
Appeals court: Marine Max can't be forced to overpay for workers' comp claims, but can't
A Florida appeals court ruled March 7 a possible payment dispute can’t force a workers’ compensation claimant to change doctors. But,...
- Oct 20, 2018
Restaurants Must Pay Minimum Wage for Work Unrelated to Serving
Restaurants must pay waiters and bartenders minimum wage when they are engaged in tasks such as cleaning toilets that are unrelated to...
- Apr 28, 2018
US DOL and Florida Roofing Contractor Settle Lawsuit on Whistleblower Allegations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Jasper Contractors Inc. have reached a settlement...
- Mar 6, 2018
Court rules Ring Power doesn't have to provide additional workers' comp benefits for injured
A Florida appeals court has ruled that Ring Power Corp. is not obligated to keep giving workers' compensation to Andrew Murphy, an...
- Mar 2, 2018
Appellate court reverses finding of suspected intoxication in workers comp case
In a recent decision, a Florida appellate court has reversed an opinion, indicating that a workers’ compensation insurer is still on the...
- Nov 14, 2017
Couple blames contractor, homeowner for husband's injuries
A Pinellas County couple is suing a contractor and homeowner, alleging their negligence led to loss of consortium and injuries. David...
- Sep 13, 2017
High court considers whether workers’ comp should cover former millworker’s medical pot
The Maine supreme court on Wednesday began considering whether a paper millworker left suicidal by narcotic painkillers should receive...
- Aug 30, 2017
Are Florida Appellate Fees Unappealing?
A decision issued late last week has largely skated under the radar, but has the potential for another big impact in the world that is...
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