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JCC Anderson (Daytona Beach)(Derrick Cox)(3-3-21) Awarded costs to E/C. There was no dispute that the E/C was entitled to a fee as the PFB was dismissed just 8 days prior to the merits hearing. The claimant’s attorney objected to a $700.00 doctor depo fee. The JCC agreed and stated that the $200.00 per hour witness rule applied and there was no indication on the invoice that the remaining $500.00 was for records review.  Click here to view Order View More

Updated 3-26-21 Ali v. American Airlines and Sedgwick CMS, (Fla. 1st DCA 3/17/2021)Award of Fees/Costs The claimant filed three PFBs and the E/C provided the benefits within the 30 days.  Claimant sought attorney’s fees and costs related to the PFBs but the JCC denied the request.  The DCA reversed the JCC’s Order, holding that the claimant was the prevailing party because the benefits were provided after the filing of the PFBs. Therefore, the claimant was entitled to an award of costs. ... View More

JCC Jacobs (Miami) (Vanessa Irvin for J&M Amtrust)(2-22-21) – Dismissed claims with prejudice against alleged statutory employers, awarded TPD and treatment with a podiatrist, denied TTD, Ambulance Bill, authorization of plastic surgeon, hand surgeon and hand specialist. A1 Perfect Seal Roof Corp., an uninsured roofing contractor, employed claimant as a roofer. Claimant argued that Spring Lakes, the condo association, and J&M, who provided financial and accounting services for the association, were responsible as statutory employers. The JCC accepted the testimony of... View More