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JCC Massey (Tampa) (Anthony Amelio) (3-4-2026) – Granted E/C’s Motion for Summary Final Order.  The PFB alleged psychological injuries but did not allege any corresponding physical injuries.  The JCC accepted the allegations of the PFB as true and found the psychological injuries were not compensable pursuant to F.S. §440.093 in the absence of a physical injury.  Click here to view Order View More

JCC Arthur (Tampa) (Tim Stanton) (3-9-2026) – Awarded E/C $10,007.96 in costs. The E/C sought $13,031.95 in taxable costs.  The claimant voluntarily dismissed the PFB. The JCC denied $2,823.99 in costs incurred before the PFB was filed and $200.00 for a conference with the E/C’s IME.   Click here to view Order View More

Medical Benefits/Rule-Making Authority Over two years after oral argument, Bill Rogner received an opinion from the First DCA accepting his arguments that Chapter 440 does not authorize physicians to charge for and dispense medications in workers’ compensation case. The original issue arose on 3/31/20, when DFS issued a memo stating that carriers could not refuse to pre-authorize and pay for medications prescribed for and dispensed by physicians. After initially rescinding the memo, the Rule was re-issued.  On 3/7/23, an ALJ... View More

Publix Super Markets, Inc., Normandy Insurance Company, et al v. Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers Compensation, et al., ___ So.3d ___ (Fla. 1st DCA 2/25/26) Medical Benefits/Rule-Making Authority Over two years after oral argument, Bill Rogner received an opinion from the First DCA accepting his arguments that Chapter 440 does not authorize physicians to charge for and dispense medications in workers’ compensation case. The original issue arose on 3/31/20, when DFS issued a memo stating that carriers could... View More