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Minimum Compensation Rates—They do Exist!
By: Michael Casto, Associate, Orlando Every now and then I get a question about the minimum compensation rate in Florida. While the dollars may seem insignificant, fines from the state may be much worse if it is not calculated correctly. Additionally, when...
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/30/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo 1ST DCA ORDERS Francisco Gobel v. American Airlines/Sedgwick CMS Appeal of the Order from JCC Gerardo Castiello DCA Order Date: November 24, 2015 Case: 1D15-2374; D/A: 7/25/2010 Appellant’s Counsel: Mark L. Zientz &...
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/25/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo JCC ORDERS Magalie Cauvin v. Baptist Hospital/Johns Eastern Company JCC Massey; Tampa District; Order Date: November 23, 2015 OJCC Case: 14-004873MAM; D/A: 12/16/2013 Claimant’s Counsel: Rene Hidalgo Employer/Carrier’s Counsel: Maria...
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/24/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo JCC ORDERS Kimberly Podvin v. WalMart Stores, Inc./Sedgwick CMS JCC Lorenzen; Tampa District; Order Date: November 20, 2015 OJCC Case: 15-004436EHL; D/A: 1/9/2015 Claimant’s Counsel: Mark Lee Employer/Carrier’s Counsel: Beatriz Justin...
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/23/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo 1ST DCA ORDERS Jose Gomez-Lujano v. Palm Beach Grill-Houston’s Restaurant/Travelers Insurance Appeal of the Order from JCC Punancy DCA Order Date: November 19, 2015 Case: 1D15-670; D/A: 10/31/2001 Appellant’s...
TBWC Decisions: Week of November 9-13, 2015
BY: Allen Callison Appeals Board Order Joseph Willis v. All Staff Docket: 2014-05-0005 Judge: Marshall Davidson Claimant’s Counsel: Gene Hallworth Employer/Carrier’s Counsel: Duane Willis Briefly: Appeals Board reversed the Trial Court’s award of medical...
Morgan’s Tip of the Week: 1-Time Turkey Changes
This is the week we don’t give thanks for the 1st DCA’s decisions regarding one-time changes. Every Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as sure as the black Friday crowds, you can count on some claimant attorney’s trying to slide a request for a 1-time change by an...
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/20/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo JCC ORDERS Magalie Cauvin v. Baptist Hospital/Johns Eastern JCC Massey; Tampa District; Order Date: November 18, 2015 OJCC Case: 14-004873MAM; D/A: 12/16/2013 Claimant’s Counsel: Rene Hidalgo Employer/Carrier’s...
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/19/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo JCC ORDERS Linda Brown v. Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home/Division of Risk Management JCC Rosen; St. Petersburg District; Order Date: November 17, 2015 OJCC Case: 15-002784SLR; D/A: 2/11/2014 Claimant’s Counsel: Joey D....
FL Case Law Summaries – 11/18/15
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo 1ST DCA ORDERS Boley Centers, Inc./Comp Options v. William Vines Appeal of the Order from JCC Stephen Rosen DCA Order Date: November 16, 2015 Case: 1D14-5869; D/A: 1/8/2014 Appellant’s Counsel: Bill McCabe &...