by EC_Admin | Apr 29, 2016 | News
Ok, I have now had the chance to read the decision and digest it a bit. First, let’s start with this, the sky has not fallen, it’s not the end of the world. We have to adapt to a new way of handling and defending claims to protect our clients and employers. ...
by EC_Admin | Apr 29, 2016 | News
SUPREME COURT DECIDES CASTELLANOS FEE STATUTE UNCONSTITUTIONAL The Supreme Court of Florida issued an opinion in the case of Marvin Castellanos v. Next Door Company, et al, NO. SC 13-2082 (Fla. April 28, 2016), and held that F.S. §440.34 as amended in 2009 is...
by EC_Admin | Apr 27, 2016 | News
BY: Thomas G. Portuallo To receive daily e-mails with case law summaries, e-mail: Esantos@eraclides.com JCC ORDERS Brian Gonzalez v. St. Lucie County Fire District/Florida Municipal Insurance Trust JCC McAliley; Port St. Lucie District; Order Date: April 25, 2016 OJCC...
by EC_Admin | Apr 26, 2016 | News
By: Sean Jordan, Associate, Orlando Workers’ compensation benefits are not payable if an injury to the employee was caused primarily by his/her intoxication or the influence of any drugs not prescribed by a physician. FS 440.09(3). Even if...
by EC_Admin | Apr 26, 2016 | News
By: Mary Frances Nelson, Partner, Fort Myers Last week, the First DCA denied a challenge to the minimum wage rate for family members who provide attendant care, and upheld the current version of FS 440.13(2)(b)(1). Scott v. Sears Holding, Case No....
by EC_Admin | Apr 26, 2016 | News
By: Ryan Knight, Associate, Miami Office romances are common occurrences and unless you work in a “Mad Men” style office, those relationships typically do not end in a workers’ compensation claim. These romances can, however, lead to altercations or...
