Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers' Comp Fee Law

In a major victory for injured workers and stinging defeat for businesses, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law limiting attorney's fees in workers' compensation cases.

The 5-2 ruling is a setback for business groups who say legal fees drive up the cost of workers' compensation insurance and threaten Florida economy and they must seek help from a reliably pro-business Legislature.

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